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Saratoga County, NY Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

Heavy Restrictions

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Key Facts

Quiet Hours: 10 PM to 7 AM
Night Limit: 55 dBA at property line
Permit Risk: 2 complaints = review
Occupancy: 2 x bedrooms + 2
Peak Season: NYRA track July-Labor Day

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Saratoga County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Summary

STR guests in Saratoga County must follow local noise codes. Saratoga Springs City Code §174 caps evening noise at 55 dBA; multiple complaints trigger STR permit review under Chapter 136. Race-season party houses are a common enforcement target.

Full Breakdown

Short-term rentals across Saratoga County are subject to the same noise codes as any other dwelling, but Saratoga Springs Chapter 136 makes the STR permit conditional on guest compliance. More than two documented noise complaints in a 12-month window can trigger permit revocation hearings. Quiet hours run 10 PM to 7 AM under Saratoga Springs §174-5, with daytime max 65 dBA and nighttime max 55 dBA at the property line. Clifton Park Town Code §111 and Halfmoon §110 set similar standards. Party occupancy is typically capped at 2 x bedrooms + 2 under fire code. NYRA race-season rentals (late July through Labor Day) draw heavy complaints on Union Ave, East Ave, and North Broadway. NY Penal Law §240.20 (disorderly conduct) may apply for severe disturbances.

Violations & Fines

Noise violation: $250 to $500 per incident. STR permit revocation after 2+ substantiated complaints within 12 months. Party/occupancy overrun: additional $500 fire code penalty and guest eviction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a neighbor get my STR permit revoked?

Yes. Under Saratoga Springs Chapter 136, two or more substantiated noise or nuisance complaints within a 12-month period can trigger a permit revocation hearing before the Building Department.

Are bachelor/bachelorette parties allowed at race-week rentals?

Only within occupancy limits and noise rules. Large groups typically exceed the 2 x bedrooms + 2 fire code cap and are treated as a zoning violation in addition to any noise citation.

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Saratoga County, NY Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

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