New York

Hudson, New York short-term rental rules

Overview

The City of Hudson taxes short-term lodging under City Code Article VIII, Short-Term Lodging Tax (adopted 2017, amended in its entirety by Local Law No. 8-2025, effective December 1, 2025), administered by the City Treasurer's Office, and separately maintains short-term rental regulatory information through its Housing office. Hudson is a small city (about 1 square mile) inside Columbia County, and county-level rules do not apply inside the city limits — confirm which authority governs before treating a Columbia County requirement as binding on a Hudson parcel. Short-term rental income is also subject to New York State sales tax on hotel/room occupancy.

Areas covered: City of Hudson · Last verified 2026-08-24

Verified requirements for Hudson, New York

Each item below was read from the official document cited with it. Nothing here is generic guidance.

City short-term lodging tax and registration
The City of Hudson imposes a lodging tax on short-term lodging under Article VIII of its code, with registration and filing handled through the City Treasurer's Office; the article was most recently amended in its entirety by Local Law No. 8-2025, effective December 1, 2025.
Source: City of Hudson, NY — Code Article VIII: Short-Term Lodging Tax (opens in a new tab) · Article VIII, as amended by L.L. No. 8-2025 · Verified 2026-08-20
State sales tax on hotel occupancy applies
Short-term rental charges are subject to New York State and applicable local sales tax on the occupancy of hotel rooms, administered by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance.
Source: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance — Sales Tax on Occupancy of Hotel Rooms (opens in a new tab) · Sales Tax on Occupancy of Hotel Rooms · Verified 2026-08-20

Regulation research score

How far the short-term-rental rules we confirmed from cited official sources for Hudson, New York constrain an ordinary non-owner-occupied, whole-home short-term rental, expressed on a 0–100 burden scale built from 12 weighted criteria in two dimensions: market access and operating compliance. Higher means more constrained. It is not a legal conclusion, a permissiveness rating, a market rating, a measure of desirability, legality or profitability, and not investment advice.

Moderate / structured· 49/100 (range 12–100)· Low confidence, provisional

Short-term rentals are generally viable but sit inside a real compliance framework: permitting, inspections, operating standards, or localised zoning verification. This can mean a clearer path to compliance; it is not a recommendation, a rating, or an investment view.

No major market-access constraint is documented here. The rules we confirmed are operating and compliance requirements, which are capped at the top of Moderate / structured — a jurisdiction never becomes high-burden for having permits, inspections, a local contact, taxes or nuisance rules. Access sub-score 0, operating sub-score 27.

Based on 17% evidence coverage. 10 criteria are unresolved, so this is an observed floor: the plausible interval reaches 100 of 100. A low observed score here means "little confirmed", not "lightly regulated".

Market access and eligibility · 0 of 100

No prohibition, owner-occupancy mandate, cap, zoning exclusion or stay floor was confirmed in the official sources we reviewed. That is a research finding about eligibility only — it is not a statement that operating here is unrestricted or permitted.

Operating and compliance · 27 of 100

Permit, licence, or registration22 pts
Lodging tax or fees5 pts

Operating rules are weighted at 0.45, so compliance requirements alone cannot push a jurisdiction past Moderate / structured.

Burden estimate: 49 of 100 · Moderate / structured
Uncertainty interval: 12–100 of 100
Evidence coverage: 17% · 2 of 12 criteria resolved
Confidence: Low — provisional
Last reviewed: 2026-08-24

Low confidence — provisional. Only 17% of the rubric is resolved against official sources. The observed estimate of 49 counts confirmed evidence only; unresolved criteria widen the interval upward to 100, a range that crosses more than one burden category. Treat it as indicative, not precise, and confirm directly with the jurisdiction.

This range crosses more than one burden category (Minimal STR-specific burden located, Lower regulatory burden, Moderate / structured, High access constraints, Very high / effectively restricted). The single estimate above is indicative only — do not read it as a precise measurement of this jurisdiction's rules.

2 of 12 rubric criteria resolved against cited official sources.

Why this score

Market-access findings are graded severe, major, moderate or none from the cited official claim itself; the most severe finding scores in full and each additional finding adds a quarter of its points, so correlated restrictions are never double-counted. The operating sub-score is a weighted count out of 100 and is multiplied by 0.45, which is why routine permitting, inspection, contact, tax and enforcement rules alone cannot exceed the Moderate / structured band. An unresolved criterion is never recorded as 'not required' and never scored as zero: it enters the central estimate at a quarter of its worst case and reaches its full worst case at the top of the published interval, but it can never release the gates that open the high-access or effectively-restricted bands — those read confirmed findings only. Every result therefore ships as estimate, interval, evidence coverage and confidence together.

Prohibition or closed entry25.00 pts (range 0–100 of 100)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 100 access points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
Owner-occupancy or primary residence25.00 pts (range 0–100 of 100)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 100 access points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
Zoning eligibility, caps, density or spacing16.25 pts (range 0–65 of 65)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 65 access points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
Minimum or maximum stay8.75 pts (range 0–35 of 35)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 35 access points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
Permit, licence, or registration22.00 pts (range 22–22 of 22)
Confirmed by a cited official source, so it scores its full 22 of 100 operating points.
Inspection or life-safety certification4.00 pts (range 0–16 of 16)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 16 operating points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
Occupancy and parking3.50 pts (range 0–14 of 14)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 14 operating points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
Enforcement and penalties3.50 pts (range 0–14 of 14)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 14 operating points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
Local responsible party3.00 pts (range 0–12 of 12)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 12 operating points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
Renewal or transfer2.50 pts (range 0–10 of 10)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 10 operating points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
Advertising and listing rules1.75 pts (range 0–7 of 7)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 7 operating points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
Lodging tax or fees5.00 pts (range 5–5 of 5)
Confirmed by a cited official source, so it scores its full 5 of 100 operating points.

What we could not confirm — and what to ask

We found no official source resolving these 10 criteria either way. They are not treated as “not required” and are not scored as zero. Confirm each one with the department listed below before you rely on it.

Prohibition or closed entry — unknown; could add 0–100 points.
Owner-occupancy or primary residence — unknown; could add 0–100 points.
Zoning eligibility, caps, density or spacing — unknown; could add 0–65 points.
Minimum or maximum stay — unknown; could add 0–35 points.
Inspection or life-safety certification — unknown; could add 0–16 points.
Occupancy and parking — unknown; could add 0–14 points.
Enforcement and penalties — unknown; could add 0–14 points.
Local responsible party — unknown; could add 0–12 points.
Renewal or transfer — unknown; could add 0–10 points.
Advertising and listing rules — unknown; could add 0–7 points.

The rubric

Prohibition or closed entryNot confirmed
Does an official source prohibit short-term rentals outright, close the application window, or restrict eligibility so narrowly that most properties cannot qualify?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
Owner-occupancy or primary residenceNot confirmed
Does an official source require the owner to occupy the property or hold it as a primary residence?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
Zoning eligibility, caps, density or spacingNot confirmed
Does an official source restrict which zones short-term rentals may operate in, or cap, space, or ration how many may exist?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
Minimum or maximum stayNot confirmed
Does an official source set a minimum night requirement or a maximum rental term?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
Permit, licence, or registrationConfirmed — applies
Does an official source require a permit, licence, certificate, or registration before the property is advertised?
- City of Hudson, NY — Code Article VIII: Short-Term Lodging Tax — Article VIII, as amended by L.L. No. 8-2025 (read 2026-08-20)
Inspection or life-safety certificationNot confirmed
Does an official source require an inspection, fire or building certification, or posted safety information?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
Occupancy and parkingNot confirmed
Does an official source set an occupancy limit or an on-site parking requirement?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
Enforcement and penaltiesNot confirmed
Does an official source publish penalties, suspension, revocation, or a complaint process for violations?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
Local responsible partyNot confirmed
Does an official source require a named local contact who must respond within a set time?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
Renewal or transferNot confirmed
Does an official source set a renewal cycle, or restrict transfer of the permit on sale?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
Advertising and listing rulesNot confirmed
Does an official source govern how the property may be advertised — for example requiring the permit number in every listing?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
Lodging tax or feesConfirmed — applies
Does an official source impose a lodging, excise, or permit fee obligation on the operator?
- City of Hudson, NY — Code Article VIII: Short-Term Lodging Tax — Article VIII, as amended by L.L. No. 8-2025 (read 2026-08-20)
- New York State Department of Taxation and Finance — Sales Tax on Occupancy of Hotel Rooms — Sales Tax on Occupancy of Hotel Rooms (read 2026-08-20)

How the category is set on the 0–100 scale: 80+ reads very high / effectively restricted and requires a documented severe market-access trigger; 60–79 reads high access constraints and requires a documented major access constraint (or two moderate ones); 40–59 reads moderate / structured, which is the ceiling for jurisdictions whose confirmed rules are operating requirements only; 20–39 reads lower regulatory burden; below 20 reads minimal STR-specific burden located. A documented official-source search that resolves criteria and finds no short-term-rental-specific requirement reads “no local STR-specific regulation located in reviewed official sources” — which is not a statement that operating here is unrestricted, legal, or low-risk. Unconfirmed criteria never count as permissive. How to confirm the rest yourself.

Who to ask in Hudson, New York

Department-level contact details as published on the jurisdiction’s own website. We do not publish individual staff contact information.

City of Hudson Treasurer's Office
Lodging tax registration and filing
Published at this official page · checked 2026-08-20
City of Hudson Housing Office
Short-term rental regulatory information
Published at this official page · checked 2026-08-20

General research checklist (not Hudson, New York specific)

These are the categories short-term rental owners check anywhere in the US. They are general prompts, not this jurisdiction’s ordinance.

Occupancy limits: Maximum overnight occupancy is often tied to bedroom count, septic capacity, or a fixed cap. Confirm the current figure for your specific parcel with the Hudson City Treasurer's Office and Housing office before advertising a sleeping capacity.
Parking: On-site parking counts and restrictions on street parking are commonly enforced. Verify the required count with the Hudson City Treasurer's Office and Housing office.
Life-safety requirements: Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, egress, and posted evacuation information are common requirements. Verify whether an inspection or self-certification applies.
Local responsible party: A named local contact reachable within a set time is a common requirement. Confirm whether one is required and how it must be filed with the Hudson City Treasurer's Office and Housing office.
Renewal and enforcement: Registrations typically renew on a fixed cycle and enforcement is usually complaint-driven with escalating penalties. Confirm the renewal date, fee, and process with the Hudson City Treasurer's Office and Housing office.
HOA / condo / deed restrictions: A homeowners' association, condominium association, or private deed covenant may separately prohibit or restrict short-term rentals. HOAs and condo boards are private organizations, not government agencies — the jurisdiction below does not administer, enforce, or override those private restrictions, and clearing the government registration/permit process below does not clear a private restriction. Read your governing documents and ask your association's management company directly.

Confirm these directly — we could not verify them

We publish gaps rather than guesses. The following were not confirmable from a current official source at our last review.

Needs confirmation — whether the city maintains a separate zoning-based short-term rental permit or registration program beyond the lodging tax article (the city's Housing office publishes short-term rental information separately from the Treasurer's lodging-tax page); confirm current status and any owner-occupancy or caps provisions with the Housing office.
Needs confirmation — current lodging tax rate, filing frequency, and registration fee under the December 2025 amendment.
Needs confirmation — occupancy and parking standards, and whether zoning restricts short-term rental in specific districts.

Official sources

Government sources only. If a link has moved, go to the jurisdiction’s main site and search for short-term or vacation rentals.

Change log

2026-08-24 — Entry published. Article VIII short-term lodging tax, its 2025 amendment, and state hotel occupancy sales tax confirmed from the city code and NYS DTF; a separate zoning-based STR permit program's current status left as needs-confirmation.

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