Register your Hotel/Motel/Short-Term Rental

Operators of hotels, motels, and short-term rentals in Ulster County are required by County Law to register with the Department of Finance. Following registration, occupants are issued a Certificate of Authority to collect occupancy taxes.  

  • Operators must register no later than three days after commencing business.
  • There is no cost to register.

By Mail or Email

Step 1.Complete the Registration Form

Download Registration Form(PDF, 291KB)

Step 2.Submit Registration Form

There is no cost to register for a Certificate of Authority to collect tax.

Mail your completed form to:

Ulster County Department of Finance
PO Box 1800
Kingston, NY 12401

Or email the completed form to str-tax@ulstercountyny.gov.

Step 3.Receive Certificate of Authority

Once your application is received and verified, you will be issued a Certificate of Authority to collect the 4% Ulster County Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax.

Display your Certificate of Authority where it will be seen and noticed by all occupants and persons seeking occupancy at your lodging.

Contact Us

Phone

(845) 340-3432

Email

str-tax@ulstercountyny.gov
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