Short-term-rental rules
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Researched and reviewed by Jake Lee, Founder of Palisade StaysCurrent as of July 2026How this atlas is maintained
The Town of New Paltz requires rental registration under Chapter 110 (Rental and Vacant Residential Properties, Local Law 4 of 2021) for non-owner-occupied long-term and short-term rentals. Owner-occupied dwellings and bed-and-breakfast establishments are exempt from registration. Register with the Town Building Department and keep the unit code-compliant.
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Can I run a short-term rental in New Paltz, NY?
Go, with conditions
The rule that decides it: Owner-occupied dwellings and bed-and-breakfasts are exempt from registration.
- What does New Paltz actually require?
- Rental registration required for non-owner-occupied long-term and short-term rentals (Ch. 110, Local Law 4 of 2021). The governing text is Chapter 110 (Rental and Vacant Residential Properties).
- What stands in the way in New Paltz?
- No cap, night ceiling or owner-occupancy requirement is recorded for New Paltz. Among towns that permit short-term rentals at all, that is the easier end.
- What does it cost to get permitted in New Paltz?
- New Paltz's ordinance does not publish a fee schedule in the sources we hold. We confirm current fees with the town before you budget for them.
- How long does approval take in New Paltz?
- New Paltz's ordinance sets no published processing time, which is true of most towns in this region. We confirm the clerk's current turnaround before you commit to a date, because an unbooked opening season costs more than the permit does.
What would you do with a property in New Paltz?
Workable. Confirm the current permit position with the town before you commit, then treat compliance as the first operating task rather than an afterthought. Most of the risk in New Paltz is administrative, not structural.
What the rules say in New Paltz
- Rental registration required for non-owner-occupied long-term and short-term rentals (Ch. 110, Local Law 4 of 2021)
- Owner-occupied dwellings and bed-and-breakfasts are exempt from registration
- Property owner is responsible for tenant, guest, and invitee compliance
Sources: Town of New Paltz Code Ch. 110 Rental and Vacant Residential Properties (eCode360); Town of New Paltz rental registration form (official). 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 New Paltz?
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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