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Columbia County short-term rental tax to start July 1; Hillsdale to notify owners
Summary
Supervisor Mike Dvorchak said Columbia County's short-term rental law (including a 4% county tax) goes into effect July 1; notices will be sent to property owners and collection will be managed by Granicus. Supervisor also noted New York State levies its own tax on short-term rentals.
Supervisor Mike Dvorchak told the board that Columbia County’s short-term rental law, which includes a 4% county tax on short-term rentals, will take effect July 1. He said the county will send notices to property owners and that Granicus will manage tax collection on the county’s behalf. Dvorchak also noted that New York State has its own tax applied to services like Airbnb.
The board reviewed an FAQ sheet attached to the agenda. Dvorchak said staff would ensure property owners receive notice and guidance on compliance and collection logistics.
What happens next: County staff and Granicus will handle collection; town staff will distribute notices to local short-term rental operators as advised.
