State approves 5 percent rate 

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Nov. 22 enacted legislation allowing Dutchess County to increase to 5 percent its tax on stays at boarding houses, conference centers, hotels, motels and short-term rentals such as those booked through Airbnb. 

The county estimates the increase, from 4 percent, will generate $4.8 million in additional revenue annually.  

Beacon received state approval in 2023 and Cold Spring in 2022 to increase local hotel taxes to 5 percent. 

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