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East Kingston is an unincorporated community (population 277) in Ulster County, New York. Because East Kingston is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Ulster County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The taxes & fees rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Ulster County imposes 4% occupancy tax on all STRs under 30 days (Ch. 96). NY State sales tax (8%) and income tax also apply. Town permit fees $150-$500.
Ulster County Code Chapter 96 (Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax) levies a 4% tax on all rentals of 30 days or less, including STRs booked through Airbnb or Vrbo. Airbnb collects and remits on behalf of hosts under agreement with the county. NY State sales tax (4% state + 4% county = 8%) also applies to rentals under 90 days. Town registration fees vary: Woodstock $350-$500 initial plus biennial renewal, Saugerties around $250, Kingston $300.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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