Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Greenwich, NY

Washington County requires all short-term rentals (rented for <30 days) to register, display a Certificate of Authority, and include the registration number on all advertisements. Hosts must remit a 4% occupancy tax, maintain records for three years, and comply with periodic reporting; local Greenwich zoning may require site plan review or special use permits for similar lodging uses.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Greenwich. 1) Create an account and apply via the Washington County Certificate of Authority and Tax Portal. 2) Pay the registration fee (set by the Treasurer) and submit required property information to receive a Certificate of Authority within 5 days. 3) Display the certificate at the property and include the registration number on all listings; registration must be renewed every two years.

1) Create an account and apply via the Washington County Certificate of Authority and Tax Portal. 2) Pay the registration fee (set by the Treasurer) and submit required property information to receive a Certificate of Authority within 5 days. 3) Display the certificate at the property and include the registration number on all listings; registration must be renewed every two years.