Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Albany County, NY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Albany County, NY, but with restrictions. Albany County has proposed Local Law No. 'K' to establish a short-term rental registry and apply a 6.5% hotel/motel occupancy tax to rentals with fewer than 25 rooms. The law is intended to align with NY Real Property Law §447-c and requires registration with the County Finance Division. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Albany County has proposed Local Law No. 'K' to establish a short-term rental registry and apply a 6.5% hotel/motel occupancy tax to rentals with fewer than 25 rooms. The law is intended to align with NY Real Property Law §447-c and requires registration with the County Finance Division.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Albany County. 1. Register with the Albany County Division of Finance using the official Registration Form. 2. Comply with the 6.5% Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax requirements. 3. Ensure inclusion in the County's short-term rental registry as established by Local Law No. 'K'.

1. Register with the Albany County Division of Finance using the official Registration Form. 2. Comply with the 6.5% Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax requirements. 3. Ensure inclusion in the County's short-term rental registry as established by Local Law No. 'K'.

Vrbo is permitted in Albany County, NY under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Albany County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Albany County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.