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Saratoga Springs, NY Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Primary residence fee
$100 per year
Non-primary fee
$750 per license
Annual rental cap
150 days per year
County occupancy tax
3% bed tax
Enforcing agency
Department of Accounts

Summary

Saratoga Springs charges an annual short-term rental license fee of $100 for a primary residence and $750 for a non-primary residence under Chapter 136A, on top of Saratoga County's 3% occupancy (bed) tax on stays under 30 days.

For 2026, the primary residence license fee is $100.00. For 2026, the non-primary residence license fee is $750.00 per license. ... Chapter 136A of the City Code outlines penalties for operating a Short Term Rental without a license.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

The city's Department of Accounts sets the 2026 STR license fee at $100 for owner-occupied primary residences and $750 per license for non-primary residences, each renewed annually under Chapter 136A (effective June 1, 2025). No property may be rented as a short-term rental for more than 150 days per calendar year. Operators must also register with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance to collect state sales tax, and Saratoga County levies a 3% occupancy (bed) tax on rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days. Licenses issue only after the property passes a fire-safety inspection.

Violations & Fines

Operating a short-term rental without a current license violates Chapter 136A; the Department of Accounts enforces the penalties, and unlicensed activity can be reported to STR@saratogaspringsny.gov or the Saratoga Springs Police non-emergency line.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Saratoga Springs short-term rental license?
For 2026 it is $100 a year for a primary residence and $750 per license for a non-primary residence, set by the Department of Accounts under Chapter 136A.
Is there a county bed tax on short-term rentals?
Yes. Saratoga County applies a 3% occupancy (bed) tax to stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days, in addition to New York State sales tax.
How many days a year can I rent?
No property may be leased as a short-term rental for more than 150 days per calendar year, whether it is a primary or non-primary residence.

Sources & Official References

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