Showing ordinances that apply to West Sand Lake, NY
West Sand Lake is an unincorporated community (population 2,616) in Rensselaer County, New York. Because West Sand Lake is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Rensselaer County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The permit requirements rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Rensselaer County has no county-level STR registration. Troy adopted a short-term rental registry in 2023 requiring hosts to register with the city. Other towns (East Greenbush, Brunswick, Schodack) generally treat STRs under existing zoning, with some requiring special use permits.
Troy STR ordinance requires annual registration, proof of insurance, owner contact, and life safety inspection. Rural Rensselaer County towns near the Taconic and Grafton Lakes State Park often permit STRs as accessory uses. NY Local Law 18 (NYC only) does not apply upstate. Contact Rensselaer County at (518) 270-2900 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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