Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Village of Rhinebeck, NY?
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The Village of Rhinebeck heavily restricts short-term rentals: an STR must be the owner's primary residence (owner-occupied at least 260 days a year), needs an annual village permit, and only 15 permits exist village-wide, awarded by public lottery. Even with a permit, rentals are capped at 16 days per calendar year with no more than one rental in any 7-day period. A dedicated, non-owner-occupied whole-home Airbnb does not qualify under this law.
What the rules say in Village of Rhinebeck
- STR Law Sec. 2 (Definition): a qualifying STR is a non-hosted single-family or two-family dwelling or accessory dwelling unit with 1-3 bedrooms advertised, and the property must be the owner's primary residence, owner-occupied at least 260 days each calendar year.
- STR Law Sec. 3 + Sec. 3(A): an STR requires a village permit renewable annually; permits are capped at 15 village-wide, decided by public lottery, and no permit may issue for a lot within two lots of a lot holding a current permit.
- STR Law Sec. 3(F): short-term rentals are limited to 16 days in any one calendar year, and no more than one rental is allowed within any 7-consecutive-day period.
- STR Law Sec. 3(D): occupancy is capped at 6 lodgers at any given time, maximum 2 occupants per bedroom.
- STR Law Sec. 3(C): an owner leaving Dutchess County overnight during a rental must engage an agent with right of entry, available 24 hours a day and able to respond within 2 hours of village notification.
- STR Law Sec. 3(K): an annual satisfactory inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer is mandatory before permit issuance; a $150 application fee and $150 annual fire-safety inspection fee apply, and the STR Certificate of Occupancy must be renewed annually.
- STR Law Sec. 3(I)-(J): a village-issued registration plaque must be displayed on the dwelling, and the village permit number must be included in any public listing or advertisement.
- STR Law Sec. 3(M) (with Village Code Sec. 120-62 enforcement): fines are $1,000 for a first offense and $2,000 for a second; a third violation results in permit revocation, and operating without a permit bars the owner from applying.
Sources: Village of Rhinebeck STR Permit Application packet (includes full Short Term Rental Law text); Village of Rhinebeck: Short Term Rental Permit Application announcement; Village of Rhinebeck Code, Chapter 120 Zoning (eCode360); Rhinebeck Community Forum: Short-term Vacation Rental Legislation Approved (Sept 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.
Village of Rhinebeck short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Village of Rhinebeck, NY?
The Village of Rhinebeck heavily restricts short-term rentals: an STR must be the owner's primary residence (owner-occupied at least 260 days a year), needs an annual village permit, and only 15 permits exist village-wide, awarded by public lottery. Even with a permit, rentals are capped at 16 days per calendar year with no more than one rental in any 7-day period. A dedicated, non-owner-occupied whole-home Airbnb does not qualify under this law.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Village of Rhinebeck?
STR Law Sec. 3 + Sec. 3(A): an STR requires a village permit renewable annually; permits are capped at 15 village-wide, decided by public lottery, and no permit may issue for a lot within two lots of a lot holding a current permit.
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Village of Rhinebeck, 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 Village of Rhinebeck?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Village of Rhinebeck (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.
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