Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Hardenburgh, NY?
Researched and reviewed by Jake Lee, FounderCurrent as of July 2026How this atlas is maintained
Hardenburgh, Ulster County's smallest and most rural town, has no short-term-rental-specific ordinance. Its zoning code defines bed-and-breakfast/inns, boarding houses, hotels and motels as commercial lodging uses, but contains no definition or provision for short-term, transient or vacation rentals of a residence. Whole-house short-term renting is therefore not specifically restricted at the town level, though any lodging provider in Ulster County must still register for and remit the county Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax. Confirm current status with the Town before relying on this.
What the rules say in Hardenburgh
- Town zoning code defines Bed and Breakfast/Inn, Boarding House, Hotel and Motel, but contains no short-term, transient or vacation-rental definition or provision
- No STR permit, registration, owner-occupancy, night-cap or minimum-stay requirement found in the adopted town code
- Ulster County Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax registration applies to any lodging provider regardless
Sources: Town of Hardenburgh Zoning, Part Three (Terminology), no STR provision; Town of Hardenburgh Zoning documents index. 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.
Hardenburgh short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Hardenburgh, NY?
Hardenburgh, Ulster County's smallest and most rural town, has no short-term-rental-specific ordinance. Its zoning code defines bed-and-breakfast/inns, boarding houses, hotels and motels as commercial lodging uses, but contains no definition or provision for short-term, transient or vacation rentals of a residence. Whole-house short-term renting is therefore not specifically restricted at the town level, though any lodging provider in Ulster County must still register for and remit the county Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax. Confirm current status with the Town before relying on this.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Hardenburgh?
No STR permit, registration, owner-occupancy, night-cap or minimum-stay requirement found in the adopted town code
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Hardenburgh, New York?
Short-term stays in New York are generally subject to state and local sales tax, and many counties add a local occupancy (hotel) tax, often collected for you by the booking platform. A tax professional can confirm what applies to your property.
Can Palisade Stays manage a short-term rental in Hardenburgh?
Palisade Stays launches and runs short-term rentals for owners end to end. Where a short-term rental works in Hardenburgh, we can handle setup, listing, guest operations, and turnovers. Start with a quick property-fit assessment.
Thinking about a short-term rental in Hardenburgh?
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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