Amsterdam, New York

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Montgomery County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

State-level data: No city- or county-specific STR ordinance found. Showing New York statewide rules (tax, registration, and any state preemption) that apply here.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT$1.50 per unit per day unit fee within New York City; state and local sales tax rates apply statewide when rental rate exceeds $2.00 per unit per day

Official Sources

tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/publications/sales/short-term-rental.htm
Data confidence: 70%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Amsterdam, New York

Amsterdam has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so New York statewide rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of $1.50 per unit per d applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Amsterdam, New York?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Amsterdam, New York.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Amsterdam?

Short-term rentals in Amsterdam are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of $1.50 per unit per d.

Where do these Amsterdam short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Amsterdam's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Amsterdam, Montgomery County, or New York authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.