Poughkeepsie, New York
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Dutchess County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Permit Cap73 permits
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap0.5% of total housing units within the City as determined by the most recent United States Decennial Census or the United States Census Bureau's 5-year American Community Survey, whichever is most recent
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 7, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Poughkeepsie, New York
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Poughkeepsie, New York are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Poughkeepsie, New York?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Poughkeepsie?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Poughkeepsie short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Poughkeepsie'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 Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, or New York authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.