Saratoga Springs, NY Short-Term Rentals: Night Caps (2026)
Key Facts
- Annual cap
- 150 days per calendar year
- Applies to
- Primary and non-primary residences
- License
- Required; renewed yearly, fire inspection
- First-violation fine
- Up to $2,500
- Authority
- Ch. 136A, effective June 1, 2025
Summary
Saratoga Springs limits every short-term rental, primary or non-primary residence alike, to 150 days per calendar year under Chapter 136A, and requires an annual city license before any night is booked.
A. Maximum periods in which a licensed entity or individual may rent their property(ies) is as follows: (1) A primary residence may be leased a total of 150 days within a calendar year. These days do not have to be consecutive. (2) A non-primary residence may be leased for a total of 150 days within a calendar year. These days do not have to be consecutive.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4856340; v41 updated 2026-04-07; through 04-07-2026).
Full Breakdown
Section 136A-3 caps both primary and non-primary residences at 150 rental days per calendar year, and the days need not be consecutive. Operating legally requires a city license from the Accounts Department, a passing Saratoga Springs Fire Department inspection within the prior 12 months, at least $300,000 in liability coverage, and a property contact within 50 miles available 24/7. Code Enforcement Officers enforce the chapter, adopted 12-17-2024 by L.L. No. 5-2024 with a June 1, 2025 licensing deadline. Stays of 30 or more consecutive days fall outside the short-term rental definition and the 150-day cap.
Violations & Fines
Fines run up to $2,500 for a first violation, $5,000 for a second, and $7,500 for a third within five years; each week counts as a separate violation. Three violations in two years can revoke the license.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 150-day cap apply to non-owner-occupied homes?
Do long-term rentals count against the 150 days?
Sources & Official References
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