Taghkanic Short Term Rentals County Tax Registration Dates

County Implements Occupancy Tax

REMINDER of Important dates

July 1, 2025 

Columbia County 4% occupancy tax will be collected for all Short Term Rentals (STR) effective that date.

August 1, 2025 

First Notice: registration follow-up

September 1, 2025 

Second Notice: notice of non-compliance

October 1, 2025 

Final Notice: notice of violation

Who needs to register?

All individuals and business entities that rent their building, or rooms in their

building, to be used on a short-term basis (in Columbia County this means rentals under 30 consecutive days) must register and pay the 0ccupancy tax. If you own multiple properties for rental in Columbia County a separate registration is needed for each address.

How do I register? Registration is online at columbiacountyny.com/occupancy.html. If you have questions or require assistance to register, please contact the County Treasurer’s office at 518-828-0513 or email strcompliance@columbiacountyny.com.