Affordable Rental Upgrade Program The Affordable Rental Upgrade Program (ARUP) provides funds to assist landlords with upgrades for rental apartments serving low to moderate-income renters in Ulster County.
Building an ADU in Ulster County An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a self-contained residential unit on the same property as a single-family home — a basement apartment, a garage conversion, a backyard cottage, or an in-law suite. This guide walks homeowners through every stage of the process, from confirming eligibility through occupancy and rental, with links to County, state, and partner resources throughout.
File Occupancy Tax Returns File your quarterly occupancy tax return for hotels, motels, and short-term rentals.
Hotel, Motel and Short-Term Rental Occupancy Tax Operators of hotels, motels, and short-term rentals (STRs) in Ulster County are responsible for collecting a 4% occupancy tax from occupants as a separate charge from the nightly room rent.
Housing Action Fund The Housing Action Fund (HAF) Supports equitable and sustainable community development through the construction, development, revitalization, and preservation of affordable, workforce, and supportive housing.
Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Training Federal law mandates that anyone who conducts renovations, repairs, or painting in pre-1978 or child-occupied homes must get certified in safe lead removal practices. We offer FREE trainings to help building owners, home owners, and contractors become certified.
Master Electrician Licensee List List of all master electrician licensed by the Ulster County Electrical Licensing Board.
Obtain Subdivision Map Certificates Subdividing your property or changing a lot line? You must obtain certifications from both the Department of Finance and the Real Property Tax Service Agency before you can file your map with the Ulster County Clerk's Office.
Plus One ADU Home Program The Plus One ADU program offers grants of up to $112,500 to help eligible Ulster County homeowners build or renovate a code-compliant ADU.