Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Ellenville, NY?
Researched and reviewed by Jake Lee, Founder of Palisade StaysCurrent as of July 2026How this atlas is maintained
Short-term lodging is allowed in Ellenville only with a village permit. Operators must keep a guest log filed with the Code Enforcement Officer each January, provide one off-street parking space per two lodgers (on-site or within 200 feet), register with Ulster County within 30 days of approval, and pay application, annual-permit and annual fire-safety-inspection fees. Only one rental contract per night per dwelling is allowed, events such as weddings and banquets are prohibited, and the village noise law applies.
The operator's read
Can I run a short-term rental in Ellenville, NY?
Go, with conditions
The rule that decides it: All lodgers at one time must be under one rental contract; no more than one rental contract per night per dwelling.
- What does Ellenville actually require?
- Short-term lodging permitted only upon issuance of a village permit (Chapter 227, Zoning, short-term lodging standards). The governing text is Chapter 227 (Zoning), Standards and procedures for short-term lodging.
- What stands in the way in Ellenville?
- Beyond the cap above, nothing further is recorded for Ellenville.
- What does it cost to get permitted in Ellenville?
- Ellenville's ordinance does not publish a fee schedule in the sources we hold. We confirm current fees with the village before you budget for them.
- How long does approval take in Ellenville?
- At least one off-street parking space for every two lodgers, on-site or within 200 feet. Facility must register with Ulster County within 30 days of approval; no weddings, banquets or similar events for non-lodgers.
What would you do with a property in Ellenville?
Workable. Confirm the current permit position with the village before you commit, then treat compliance as the first operating task rather than an afterthought. Most of the risk in Ellenville is administrative, not structural.
What the rules say in Ellenville
- Short-term lodging permitted only upon issuance of a village permit (Chapter 227, Zoning, short-term lodging standards)
- All lodgers at one time must be under one rental contract; no more than one rental contract per night per dwelling
- Operator must maintain a guest log and submit it to the Code Enforcement Officer annually in January
- At least one off-street parking space for every two lodgers, on-site or within 200 feet
- Facility must register with Ulster County within 30 days of approval; no weddings, banquets or similar events for non-lodgers
Sources: eCode360 - Village of Ellenville, short-term lodging standards; eCode360 - Village of Ellenville Chapter 227, Zoning. Last reviewed 2026-07.
How short-term rentals are regulated in New York
- New York has no single statewide short-term-rental ban. Towns, villages, and cities set their own rules through local ordinances and zoning, so rules can differ sharply between neighboring municipalities in the same county.
- Short stays in New York are generally subject to state and local sales tax, and many counties add a local occupancy (hotel/motel) tax, often collected by the booking platform on the host's behalf.
- Common local controls include permits or registration, primary-residence requirements, and zoning limits on which districts allow short-term use. In New York, a town and a village inside it can each have their own rule.
- Rules change. An ordinance can be added or amended at any time. Always confirm the current rule with the municipality before listing.
Thinking about a short-term rental in Ellenville?
Palisade Stays launches and runs short-term rentals for owners end to end. Tell us about your property and we'll see if it's a fit.
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