Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Woodstock, NY?
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The Town of Woodstock allows STRs under Zoning Sec. 260-56 (Local Law 1 of 2019) but requires an annual operating permit and caps total permits at 285, a ceiling that is reached, so new applicants join a waiting list. Non-owner-occupied STRs are limited to 180 rental days per year and no more than 26 weekends. Owner-occupied permits carry lower fees than non-owner-occupied.
What the rules say in Woodstock
- Annual operating permit required; total STR permits capped at 285 (reached) with a waiting list (Sec. 260-56, Local Law 1 of 2019)
- Non-owner-occupied STRs limited to 180 days/year and max 26 weekends
- Owner-occupied fee about 50 dollars plus 25 per bedroom; non-owner-occupied about 250 dollars/year
Sources: Town of Woodstock Code (eCode360); Woodstock Short-Term Rental Law, Local Law No. 1 of 2019. 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.
Woodstock short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Woodstock, NY?
The Town of Woodstock allows STRs under Zoning Sec. 260-56 (Local Law 1 of 2019) but requires an annual operating permit and caps total permits at 285, a ceiling that is reached, so new applicants join a waiting list. Non-owner-occupied STRs are limited to 180 rental days per year and no more than 26 weekends. Owner-occupied permits carry lower fees than non-owner-occupied.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Woodstock?
Annual operating permit required; total STR permits capped at 285 (reached) with a waiting list (Sec. 260-56, Local Law 1 of 2019)
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Woodstock, 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 Woodstock?
Palisade Stays launches and runs short-term rentals for owners end to end. Where a short-term rental works in Woodstock, we can handle setup, listing, guest operations, and turnovers. Start with a quick property-fit assessment.
Thinking about a short-term rental in Woodstock?
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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