Rensselaer County imposes a 5 percent hotel and motel occupancy tax on stays under 30 days (County Local Law No. 5 of 2017, amended). NY State sales tax 4 percent plus county tax 4 percent also apply. Airbnb and Vrbo collect state sales tax; hosts must remit county occupancy tax directly.
Rensselaer County Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax applies to any room rented for less than 30 consecutive days. Returns filed quarterly with the County Bureau of Finance. Failure to register or remit results in penalties and interest. Contact Rensselaer County at (518) 270-2900 for enforcement. This taxes fees rule under Rensselaer County's short term rentals ordinances applies to unincorporated areas of Rensselaer County. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Rensselaer County code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Late filing: 5 percent per month penalty up to 25 percent plus interest. Willful nonpayment: misdemeanor.
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