Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Shawangunk, NY?
Researched and reviewed by Jake Lee, FounderCurrent as of July 2026How this atlas is maintained
Shawangunk allows short-term rentals under a licensing-and-inspection regime adopted as the Short-Term Rental Safety and Inspection License Local Law No. 3 of 2025. An STR is any dwelling unit rented for less than 30 days (including Airbnb and Vrbo), and owners must obtain a Building Department license and consent to code-enforcement and fire inspections with floor plans. The application fee is 250 dollars plus 50 per room, and violations escalate from 750 up to 5,000 dollars. No owner-occupancy mandate or numeric cap was found in the reviewed materials.
What the rules say in Shawangunk
- The Town adopted the Short-Term Rental Safety and Inspection License Local Law No. 3 of 2025
- An STR is a dwelling unit rented for less than 30 days (including Airbnb and Vrbo); owners must obtain a license from the Building Department
- Owners must allow code-enforcement and fire inspection and provide accurate floor plans for each occupiable level
- Application fee 250 dollars plus 50 per room; violations up to 750 (first), 2,000 (second), 5,000 (third)
- Ulster County Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax registration also applies
Sources: Town of Shawangunk, STR Safety and Inspection License Local Law No. 3 of 2025 (PDF); Town of Shawangunk, STR License Application (PDF). 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.
Shawangunk short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Shawangunk, NY?
Shawangunk allows short-term rentals under a licensing-and-inspection regime adopted as the Short-Term Rental Safety and Inspection License Local Law No. 3 of 2025. An STR is any dwelling unit rented for less than 30 days (including Airbnb and Vrbo), and owners must obtain a Building Department license and consent to code-enforcement and fire inspections with floor plans. The application fee is 250 dollars plus 50 per room, and violations escalate from 750 up to 5,000 dollars. No owner-occupancy mandate or numeric cap was found in the reviewed materials.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Shawangunk?
Ulster County Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax registration also applies
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Shawangunk, 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 Shawangunk?
Palisade Stays launches and runs short-term rentals for owners end to end. Where a short-term rental works in Shawangunk, we can handle setup, listing, guest operations, and turnovers. Start with a quick property-fit assessment.
Thinking about a short-term rental in Shawangunk?
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