Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Albany, NY (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Albany pay roughly 14.5% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| New York State sales taxEffective March 1, 2025, NYS sales tax applies to short-term rental occupancy (rentals under 30 days, rate over $2/day). Booking services (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) must register and collect on occupancies they facilitate; operators who rent only through a platform need not register. | 4% | platform |
| Albany County local sales taxLocal sales tax on STR occupancy, also effective March 1, 2025 and platform-collected. Combined state + Albany County sales tax rate is 8% per NYS Tax Dept Publication 718. | 4% | platform |
| Albany County Hotel Occupancy Tax (extended to STRs)Approved by the Albany County Legislature in May 2026; applies the existing 6.5% hotel occupancy tax to stays under 30 days. Tax will not be implemented or collected until the county-wide STR registry is established. Operators must register with the county Commissioner of Management and Budget for a certificate of authority; the county expects hosting platforms to collect and remit, but per NYSAC, Airbnb has indicated it will only collect occupancy tax where a voluntary collection agreement exists. | 6.5% | varies |
What will guests pay on an Albany stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Albany occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| New York State sales tax (4%)· usually collected by platform | $18.00 |
| Albany County local sales tax (4%)· usually collected by platform | $18.00 |
| Albany County Hotel Occupancy Tax (extended to STRs) (6.5%)· collection varies | $29.25 |
| Total tax (14.5%) | $65.25 |
| Guest pays | $515.25 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Albany and your booking platform.