Short-Term Rentals in Orange County, NY (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Orange County, New York.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Orange County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Short-Term Rental Permits
Orange County requires every short-term rental operator to register with the Commissioner of Finance before renting to guests. Local Law No. 12 of 2025, amending the 2009 hotel occupancy tax law, opts the county into New York Real Property Law Article 12-D and directs the Commissioner to issue a certificate of authority within five business days of registration.
Orange County Short-Term Rental Registration
Significant RestrictionsOrange County Local Law No. 12 of 2025 (amending Local Law No. 13 of 2009, Orange County Hotel, Motel and Short Term Rental Unit Occupancy Tax Local Law) § 7
A registration system for short term rental units in Orange County is hereby established, with the Commissioner of Finance authorized to promulgate regulations setting forth the particulars of such registration system consistent with New York Real Property Law § 447-c. ... The Commissioner of Finance shall, within five business days after such registration, issue to each operator a certificate ...
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