Nelsonville, New York

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Putnam County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/15/2026
100Annual Cap

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250 registration; $150 annual renewal
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year100
Density / Distance Cap7% of residential housing stock (15 out of 215 taxable residential properties) for Class A permits
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Approved residential units only — 1-family, 2-family, 3-family, and accessory apartments. No vehicles, sheds, trailers, rec rooms, campers, garages, tents, or other temporary structures.

Official Sources

Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 15, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Nelsonville, New York

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Nelsonville, New York are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250 registration; $150 annual). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

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

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Nelsonville, New York. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Nelsonville?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $250 registration; $150 annual.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Nelsonville?

Yes — Nelsonville sets a cap of 100 rental nights per year.

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

These details are verified against Nelsonville'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 Nelsonville, Putnam County, or New York authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.