Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Windham, NY

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Windham, NY because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No official local short-term rental regulations or conditions were found to be enacted by the Town of Windham or Greene County. While a draft law from 2020 exists on the town website proposing a 150-permit cap and a 100-night annual limit, it does not appear in the town's official list of adopted local laws. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No official local short-term rental regulations or conditions were found to be enacted by the Town of Windham or Greene County. While a draft law from 2020 exists on the town website proposing a 150-permit cap and a 100-night annual limit, it does not appear in the town's official list of adopted local laws.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Windham.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Windham, NY for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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