Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Hurley, NY?
Researched and reviewed by Jake Lee, FounderCurrent as of July 2026How this atlas is maintained
Hurley restricts short-term rentals to owner-occupied homes only: non-owner-occupied whole-home STRs are prohibited. The rules sit in the Town Zoning Code (Ch. 210, reported at Sec. 210-33), enacted by Local Law No. 2 of 2021, and require an annual Building Department permit, a Town-assigned registration number in every listing, and cap occupancy at two guests per bedroom and six people per dwelling. This makes Hurley effectively off-limits to a typical non-resident investor STR.
What the rules say in Hurley
- Short-term rentals governed by the Town Zoning Code (Ch. 210, reported as Sec. 210-33), enacted by Local Law No. 2 of 2021
- Non-owner-occupied STRs prohibited: the property must be the owner's principal residence during the permit term, with annual owner certification at renewal
- Maximum occupancy two guests per bedroom and six people per dwelling (children 8 and under not counted)
- Annual Building Department permit required; Town assigns a registration number that must appear in all listings; no STR signage on the property
- All Ulster County STRs must register for and remit the county Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax
Sources: Town of Hurley Code, Short-term rentals section (eCode360); Ulster County Comptroller, Short-Term Rental Snapshot (Oct. 2024). 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.
Hurley short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Hurley, NY?
Hurley restricts short-term rentals to owner-occupied homes only: non-owner-occupied whole-home STRs are prohibited. The rules sit in the Town Zoning Code (Ch. 210, reported at Sec. 210-33), enacted by Local Law No. 2 of 2021, and require an annual Building Department permit, a Town-assigned registration number in every listing, and cap occupancy at two guests per bedroom and six people per dwelling. This makes Hurley effectively off-limits to a typical non-resident investor STR.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Hurley?
Non-owner-occupied STRs prohibited: the property must be the owner's principal residence during the permit term, with annual owner certification at renewal
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Hurley, 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 Hurley?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Hurley (see the status above), so it may not be the right play. Palisade Stays can still help you understand what's possible for your property, including a compliant mid-term or longer rental, and run it if it's a fit. Start with a quick assessment.
Can I run a mid-term or 30-plus-night rental in Hurley?
Most local short-term-rental limits target stays under 30 nights, so a furnished mid-term rental (30-plus nights) is often the compliant path in Hurley. Confirm the specifics with the town and check the sources on this page, then Palisade Stays can set up and run a compliant mid-term rental for you.
Navigating Hurley's rules?
We'll help you find out what's actually possible for your Hurley property, short-term, mid-term, or otherwise, and run it if it's a fit.
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