Off-grid site report

Wyoming County, NY

42.8265, -78.0897 · 1,007 ft elevation

Read this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Wyoming County, NY, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Rules change, and the deciding facts on any specific parcel (setbacks, perc results, overlay districts, deed restrictions, road frontage) live at the county or town office, not in any database. Before you buy land or build, confirm the current rules directly with the local zoning and health offices - the sources on this page tell you exactly who to call.

The local rulesWyoming County, NY

Zoning & raw-land occupancy

Varies locallyWyoming County has no single countywide zoning code; the County Zoning Department enforces standards adopted individually by each town and village, so raw-land occupancy rules differ by township. Confirm with the specific town clerk or zoning officer. source

Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs

RestrictedNo Wyoming County-specific rule on tiny homes or RVs as dwellings was found; this defaults to the New York State Uniform Code baseline and whatever the applicable town's zoning office requires. Not confirmed at the county level.

Building permits & codes

RestrictedA Wyoming County building permit requires a town zoning permit, a septic permit and well permit from the County Health Department if private, and a driveway/address permit, all under the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. source

Septic & composting toilets

RestrictedThe Wyoming County Health Department requires a Sewage Disposal Construction Permit before construction, though the department says the permit and percolation test may be waived in some cases; composting toilets follow the state DOH baseline with no distinct county ordinance found. source

Greywater reuse

RestrictedNo Wyoming County-specific greywater ordinance or guidance was found; this defers to New York State Department of Health/DEC standards. Not confirmed at the county level.

Rainwater harvesting

Generally allowedNo Wyoming County restriction on rainwater harvesting was found in official sources, so this follows the New York State baseline. Not confirmed as county-modified.

Private wells & water rights

Generally allowedPrivate wells require a permit from the Wyoming County Health Department, plus a completion inspection and favorable water test before final building sign-off; the Water Resource Agency handles public water planning, not individual wells. source

Living disconnected from utilities

Varies locallyNo countywide ordinance mandating grid connection was found; since the County Zoning Department enforces each town's own adopted code, whether off-grid occupancy is allowed depends on the specific town. Not confirmed uniformly countywide.

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Sun30-year normals

Peak-sun hours, annual average: 4.2 hrs/day
Worst month (sizes an off-grid array): 2.1 hrs/day
Yearly output per 1 kW of panels: 1,171 kWh

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Weather1991-2020

Precipitation: 36 in/yr
Heating degree days: 7,034 (cold)
Frost-free season: May 5 to Oct 9

How far help isstraight-line

Hospital Wyoming County Community Health System: 5.4 mi
Fire station Wyoming Fire Department: 0.3 mi
Hardware store Ace Hardware: 6.2 mi
Grocery Tops: 4.6 mi

From OpenStreetMap. Road miles will be longer, often much longer in hill country.

Plan this spot

These open with this location's real numbers already filled in (ZIP 14591).

Size a solar system Heat loss & insulation Firewood per winter Rainwater harvest Garden size Panel tilt

Sources: US Census Bureau geocoder; NLR PVWatts v8 (solar); NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (nearest station) or Open-Meteo (ZIP-centroid) for weather; Open-Elevation; OpenStreetMap contributors. Public data retrieved Aug 21, 2026; agencies update their layers on their own schedules. Planning data, not a survey or legal advice.