Current permit-cap status, minimum-stay requirements, owner-occupancy rules, and jurisdiction breakdown for short-term rentals in Hunter. Every field is cited to a primary source below. Always verify the specific parcel with the operating jurisdiction before writing an offer.
Town of Hunter adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2023 requiring every STR to obtain a permit with fire/safety inspection; the town has established a 250-permit cap and existing operators had 180 days to comply.
Have a specific property in mind? Analyze it with a $99 report →Do not underwrite a Hunter-area purchase as an STR without confirming permit availability. Local Law No. 2 of 2023 caps STR permits at 250 town-wide and requires a fire/safety inspection before issuance. Initial permit fee $500; renewal $250. Occupancy: studios/1BR capped at 4 guests; multi-bedroom units capped at 2 guests per bed. The town includes Hunter Mountain and Tannersville, both dominant lodging submarkets. Existing operators had until January 27, 2024 to comply; new applications above the cap enter a waitlist.
Short-term rentals in Hunter are classified as restricted as of 2026-08-16. Town of Hunter adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2023 requiring every STR to obtain a permit with fire/safety inspection; the town has established a 250-permit cap and existing operators had 180 days to comply.
Yes. Town of Hunter Local Law No. 2 of 2023 sets a 250-permit town-wide cap; new applicants may face waitlist once cap is reached.
The primary source does not specify a minimum stay for short-term rentals.
Hunter does not require owner-occupancy for short-term rental operators as of 2026-08-16. Verify the specific parcel with the operating jurisdiction before offering, as owner-occupancy rules interact with zoning overlays.
Contact the operating jurisdiction directly using the primary-source links published on this page. Zoning, HOA restrictions, and pending regulatory changes are parcel-specific and can override the citywide profile above. DepreciMax's $99 property report separately sizes the Year-1 §168(k) bonus depreciation deduction for a specific address, once regulatory clearance is confirmed.
Once you've verified the regulatory profile of a listing you're considering, run a $99 DepreciMax property report to size the actual Year-1 §168(k) bonus depreciation deduction. The report analyzes the listing photos to classify finishes as 5-year personal property, 15-year land improvements, or 39-year structural — producing a line-item estimate closely calibrated to a formal cost seg study.
Use the DepreciMax STR Regulations Database for the full top-50 market fleet — every market cited to a primary jurisdiction source, updated quarterly.
Not legal or tax advice. Short-term rental regulations change frequently and vary by parcel, zone, and HOA. The information on this page is a summary of publicly available primary sources as of 2026-08-16. Before acting — buying, listing, or operating a short-term rental in Hunter — verify current rules with the operating jurisdiction and consult a local attorney and CPA.