Town zoning sets parking minimums for STRs. Typical requirement: 1 off-street space per bedroom rented. On-street parking permitted where legal; Troy has alternate-side cleaning and permit zones near RPI campus.
Parking for short-term rentals in Rensselaer County is set by each municipality's zoning code. The City of Troy, under Zoning Chapter 285, applies its standard residential parking requirement of 1 off-street space per bedroom (with some multi-family exemptions). STRs in Troy must provide on-site parking or demonstrate adequate legal on-street capacity. Troy has alternate-side cleaning on most downtown streets (typically November through April) and permit-zone parking near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) on 15th Street, Sage Avenue, and adjacent blocks — guests without permits risk $25-$45 tickets. Towns of East Greenbush, Brunswick, and North Greenbush generally require 2 off-street spaces per dwelling unit regardless of STR use. Driveway storage of guest RVs, commercial vehicles, or trailers is typically prohibited in residential zones.
Troy on-street violations: $25-$45 tickets, possible booting after $250 unpaid. Zoning parking non-compliance for STR: $100-$500 plus potential STR registration suspension.
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