Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Downsville, NY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Downsville, NY, but with restrictions. The Town Board of Colchester (Downsville) adopted Local Law No. 1-2024 establishing 'Transient Rental Regulations' on April 3, 2024. A known constraint is that dwellings with outstanding building permits are not eligible to operate as short-term rentals; other specific limits on occupancy or zoning are contained within the unpublished local law text. 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.

The Town Board of Colchester (Downsville) adopted Local Law No. 1-2024 establishing 'Transient Rental Regulations' on April 3, 2024. A known constraint is that dwellings with outstanding building permits are not eligible to operate as short-term rentals; other specific limits on occupancy or zoning are contained within the unpublished local law text.

Vrbo is permitted in Downsville, NY under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Downsville 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 Downsville. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.