Wurtsboro, New York

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Sullivan County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 5%
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Sullivan County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
5%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT5%

Official Sources

Data confidence: 82%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Wurtsboro, New York

Wurtsboro, New York has no separate city ordinance, so Sullivan County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 5% applies.

Frequently asked questions

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

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Wurtsboro, New York.

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Wurtsboro?

Short-term rentals in Wurtsboro are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 5%.

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

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