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Lewis County adopts local law to opt into state short-term rental rules

Lewis County Board of Legislators · December 19, 2025
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Summary

The Lewis County Board of Legislators voted to adopt Local Law No. 8‑2025 to align county short‑term rental definitions and collection procedures with the state; the public hearing drew no in‑person comment and the measure passed on a roll call with one 'No.'

The Lewis County Board of Legislators on Dec. 2 adopted Local Law No. 8‑2025 to revise county rules on occupancy taxes and short‑term rentals and to opt into the state’s collection framework.

The board opened a public hearing on the proposed replacement of Local Law No. 6‑2019 but heard no members of the public. During discussion, Legislator Leyendecker said he opposed the opt‑in because it “seems to me…

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