Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Kingston, NY?
Researched and reviewed by Jake Lee, FounderCurrent as of July 2026How this atlas is maintained
The City of Kingston requires a Short-Term Rental permit before advertising or renting any dwelling for under 30 days, under its 2023 Form-Based Code (Chapter 405) and Rental Properties (Chapter 332). Whole-unit full STR permits (STR-F) are capped near 1 percent of housing (about 106) and that cap is effectively full, while owner-occupied (STR-RO) and limited under-30-nights-per-year (STR-L) permits are uncapped and allowed citywide. Operating without a license draws fines from 1,000 up to 7,500 dollars.
What the rules say in Kingston
- STR permit required before advertising or renting any dwelling for under 30 consecutive days (Ch. 405 Zoning / Ch. 332 Rental Properties)
- Whole-unit STR-F permits capped at about 1 percent of housing stock (about 106) and reached; STR-RO and STR-L uncapped and citywide
- Annual fees roughly 650 full / 125 resident-occupied or limited; unlicensed operation fined 1,000 up to 7,500 dollars
Sources: City of Kingston STR Fact Sheet (Form-Based Code); Kingston Code Ch. 332 Rental Properties (eCode360). 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.
Kingston short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Kingston, NY?
The City of Kingston requires a Short-Term Rental permit before advertising or renting any dwelling for under 30 days, under its 2023 Form-Based Code (Chapter 405) and Rental Properties (Chapter 332). Whole-unit full STR permits (STR-F) are capped near 1 percent of housing (about 106) and that cap is effectively full, while owner-occupied (STR-RO) and limited under-30-nights-per-year (STR-L) permits are uncapped and allowed citywide. Operating without a license draws fines from 1,000 up to 7,500 dollars.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Kingston?
STR permit required before advertising or renting any dwelling for under 30 consecutive days (Ch. 405 Zoning / Ch. 332 Rental Properties)
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Kingston, 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 Kingston?
Palisade Stays launches and runs short-term rentals for owners end to end. Where a short-term rental works in Kingston, we can handle setup, listing, guest operations, and turnovers. Start with a quick property-fit assessment.
Thinking about a short-term rental in Kingston?
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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