Cooperstown, New York

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Otsego County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Residential districts: only in single-family dwellings or ADUs within single-family dwellings; Business and Commercial districts: any building type

Official Sources

Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 10, 2026

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.