Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Greene County, NY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Greene County, NY, but with restrictions. STRs are regulated at the municipal level; towns like Hunter, Athens, Jewett, and Catskill require registration/permits, enforce occupancy limits (e.g., 2 persons per bedroom), and mandate safety compliance (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers, posted evacuation plans) and local management availability. 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.

STRs are regulated at the municipal level; towns like Hunter, Athens, Jewett, and Catskill require registration/permits, enforce occupancy limits (e.g., 2 persons per bedroom), and mandate safety compliance (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers, posted evacuation plans) and local management availability.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Greene County. 1) Submit the municipal STR application and nonrefundable fees to the Code Enforcement Officer or Town Clerk; 2) Schedule and pass a fire and safety inspection of the property; 3) Receive a one-year permit/registration certificate, which must be renewed annually with a new inspection.

1) Submit the municipal STR application and nonrefundable fees to the Code Enforcement Officer or Town Clerk; 2) Schedule and pass a fire and safety inspection of the property; 3) Receive a one-year permit/registration certificate, which must be renewed annually with a new inspection.

Vrbo is permitted in Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.