Cooperstown, New York
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Otsego County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
Zoning Restrictions
- Residential districts: only in single-family dwellings or ADUs within single-family dwellings; Business and Commercial districts: any building type
Official Sources
Short-term rental rules in Cooperstown, New York
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Cooperstown, New York are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Cooperstown, New York?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Cooperstown, New York. The property must be owner-occupied.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Cooperstown?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Cooperstown short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Cooperstown'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 Cooperstown, Otsego County, or New York authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.