Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Rosendale, NY?
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Rosendale adopted a short-term rental law, Local Law No. 5 of 2024 (effective March 6, 2024). Short-term transient rentals are treated as an accessory use to residential use and are allowed only with a short-term transient rental permit in the A, A-1, B-1, B-2, R-1, R-2, R-2a, and R-3 zoning districts. The Code Enforcement Officer issues the permit, which expires two years after issuance; existing operators had 90 days from the effective date to apply. Confirm current application forms and fees with the Town Building Department.
What the rules say in Rosendale
- STR regulated by Local Law No. 5 of 2024 (effective 3-6-2024), amending the Town Zoning code
- STR is an accessory use to residential use, allowed only with a short-term transient rental permit
- Permitted only in the A, A-1, B-1, B-2, R-1, R-2, R-2a, and R-3 zoning districts
- Permit issued by the Code Enforcement Officer; permit expires two years from issuance
Sources: Town of Rosendale, Local Law No. 5 of 2024 (Short-Term Rentals) PDF; eCode360 - Town of Rosendale Zoning / Supplementary Regulations. 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.
Rosendale short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Rosendale, NY?
Rosendale adopted a short-term rental law, Local Law No. 5 of 2024 (effective March 6, 2024). Short-term transient rentals are treated as an accessory use to residential use and are allowed only with a short-term transient rental permit in the A, A-1, B-1, B-2, R-1, R-2, R-2a, and R-3 zoning districts. The Code Enforcement Officer issues the permit, which expires two years after issuance; existing operators had 90 days from the effective date to apply. Confirm current application forms and fees with the Town Building Department.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Rosendale?
STR is an accessory use to residential use, allowed only with a short-term transient rental permit
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Rosendale, 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 Rosendale?
Palisade Stays launches and runs short-term rentals for owners end to end. Where a short-term rental works in Rosendale, we can handle setup, listing, guest operations, and turnovers. Start with a quick property-fit assessment.
Thinking about a short-term rental in Rosendale?
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