07/31/2024
WARREN COUNTY REMINDS SHORT-TERM RENTAL OWNERS TO REGISTER WITH COUNTY
The Warren County Treasurer’s Office is asking owners of properties used for “short-term rental” who have not registered under Warren County’s Occupancy Tax Law to do so as soon as possible.
Warren County has been working with a contractor to identify properties that have not registered as required by law to collect the county’s 4 percent occupancy tax fee on overnight stays. Nearly 1,500 properties used for short-term rental have registered with the Treasurer’s Office, but hundreds have not.
About Warren County’s occupancy tax:
• Proceeds from this tax go to tourism promotion.
• Those who stay at hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts and short-term rentals are required to pay as part of their booking.
• Those who own or operate short-term rentals in Warren County are required to register with Warren County, even if their rental company, such as AirBnB or VRBO, claims to be collecting occupancy tax, as the owner is required to ensure it is paid to Warren County.
Short-term rentals are defined as a rental of 30 days or shorter in duration.
Penalties of up to 5 percent, plus interest, can be imposed for non-payment by property owners under the Warren County Occupancy Tax Law.
You can learn more here: https://bit.ly/3UHbl9E
More details about the program and registration process can also be found at www.warrencountyny.gov/treasurer/bedtax.
Those with questions can also contact the Treasurer's Office at 518-761-6375.
