Walden, New York

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Orange County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year16 permits per calendar year
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Only single-family dwellings and accessory buildings; two- or three-family dwellings or multiple dwellings not permitted

Official Sources

villageofwaldenny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Local-Law-5-of-2022-Short-Term-Rentals.pdf
Data confidence: 91%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Walden, New York

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Walden, New York are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

Yes — Walden sets a cap of 16 rental nights per year.

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

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