Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Schenectady County, NY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Schenectady County, NY, but with restrictions. Short-term residential rental units (rented for less than 30 consecutive days) are subject to municipal zoning; in the Town of Glenville, they are permitted only by conditional use permit. Schenectady County imposes a 5% occupancy tax on all short-term rentals, requiring owners to obtain a Certificate of Authority and remit monthly payments. 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.

Short-term residential rental units (rented for less than 30 consecutive days) are subject to municipal zoning; in the Town of Glenville, they are permitted only by conditional use permit. Schenectady County imposes a 5% occupancy tax on all short-term rentals, requiring owners to obtain a Certificate of Authority and remit monthly payments.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Schenectady County. County (occupancy tax): 1) Register online via the Schenectady County occupancy tax registration portal; 2) County Finance issues a Certificate of Authority upon receipt; 3) Remit monthly occupancy tax payments to the county by the 20th of the following month. Municipality (Town of Glenville): Short-term residential units require a conditional use permit under Town Code, though specific application forms and fees are not detailed on the cited page.

County (occupancy tax): 1) Register online via the Schenectady County occupancy tax registration portal; 2) County Finance issues a Certificate of Authority upon receipt; 3) Remit monthly occupancy tax payments to the county by the 20th of the following month. Municipality (Town of Glenville): Short-term residential units require a conditional use permit under Town Code, though specific application forms and fees are not detailed on the cited page.

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