“All will concede that in order to have good neighbors, we must also be good neighbors. That applies in every field of human endeavor.”
— Harry S. Truman
Ahoy, hosts!
We invite you to be an active member of our community and apply to take the pledge below. To apply, there are 2 simple steps!
Step 1
Scroll down and take a quick read of the Town Laws & Best Practices
Knowing the local rules and some common sense best practices for Jewett will help your rental experience go smoothly. Of course we are here to help whenever you have questions or concerns. Reading these will take you a tiny 5 minutes.
Step 2
Fill out the form below & have a brief chat with one of us!
In the spirit of being good small town neighbors we like to say a quick hello! We also need some basic information from you. So fill out the short form below and we’ll contact you! Or, if you would prefer to just call us directly, give us a ring at (518) 768-1264 or email sharejewett@gmail.com
Why Join Us?
Enjoy being a part of a community and get access to friendly, local knowledge & assistance
Stay informed about the rep of your STR & address concerns before things sour
Receive updates about town meetings and local STR related news/laws
It’s FREEEEEEEEEEEEE
Town Laws & Best Practices
SPECIAL NOTICE: Please note the Town of Jewett raised the STR registration fee and passed new laws that are effective as of 4/15/2021.
Register Your STR
As of January 2020, Jewett requires short term rental properties to be registered with the town in order to operate. There are 3 simple steps to get your rental properly registered. Fill out the registration form, pay the $250 annual registration fee and schedule your site inspection.
Jewett Municipal Building
3547 County Rte. 23C, P.O. Box 132
Jewett, NY 12444
518-263-4646
Fax 518-263-3758
You can generally expect the registration process to take 15 business days or less (unless there are extenuating circumstances). While you can register your rental anytime of the year, please note that registration periods always expire Dec. 31st. Currently, the fee is a flat rate, not prorated. Renewals should be completed in January to avoid a lapse in your registration.
Read The Noise Ordinance
Jewett is a very quiet rural mountain town with specific laws about daytime AND nighttime noise. The town will be enforcing the noise ordinance. *We encourage you to consider an outdoor noise sensor like noise aware. Sound is VERY easily amplified and carried on the mountain. Many visitors don’t realize this effect and are not aware that a lively dinner on the deck, outdoor cocktails & music, or an evening soak in a hot tub might be disrupting neighbors and livestock. It is helpful to let guests know that volume levels of music and outdoor conversations/activities should be conducted at a lower level than they typically expect. We encourage you to read the specific noise ordinance. (noise law begins on page 99 of the Jewett Town Laws, chapter 105-1 thru 105-9
Learn How To Handle Trash in Jewett & Know Your Septic & Water Systems
In a protected area like Jewett, it is super important to properly store and dispose of garbage to care for our land, water and wildlife. Not attracting bears & coyotes will also help protect you, your kiddos and pets. Trash must be stored in bear proof cans, locked in a shed/outbuilding or optimally taken directly to one of the local dumps. If you have a housekeeper turn over your rental, it may be a good idea to arrange with them to properly dispose of trash. Have garbage pickup curbside? Please be mindful that your cans should only be put out with trash the night before pickup and taken back off the road the same day garbage is picked up. Need other tips to keep animals away? Reach out to us and get the local scoop.
If you are new to having well water & septic systems please keep in mind the demand your systems can handle and the maintenance needed for health & safety such as testing your water and getting your septic tank pumped.
Parking & Trespassing
There is no street parking in Jewett. All vehicles should be parked on-site of the rental property or in designated parking areas.
For safety reasons, all persons and pets must respect property boundaries. If clear boundaries of your property do not exist such as rock walls, it is recommended to post your property (though you may want to do this anyway if you neighbor state land).
Safety & Health
For Fire, Ambulance or emergency police assistance, please call 911.
For non-emergency assistance please contact Greene County Dispatch (518)622-3344
Please have new/charged fire extinguishers easily accessible in your home.
Tick Borne Illness: Ticks are abundant in Jewett and Lyme disease is on the rise. Inform your guests to be educated about proper clothing, preventative treatments and manual body checks for humans and pets. This will also help keep ticks from getting carried into your home.
Doggies & Pets
If you allow pets at your rental, it is imperative to inform your guests that they must not leave them outside unattended. Dogs are also not allowed to run at large. It is strongly encouraged to always accompany your pet outdoors and to use a collar and leash.
What To Include In Your Rental Listing & House Rules
We have found that incorporating some simple requests helps to attract responsible renters.
Do not have auto-booking on. We recommend talking to potential guests prior to accepting their reservation. Ask them about their group and see if they're responsive
If your rental allows pets, require that they must notify you if they want to bring a pet. You can use this as a tool to see if people are reading your house rules
List your rental as kid friendly if appropriate
No parties
No noise after 10pm (Please note this may change to 9pm and decibel levels may be set in the potential amendments)
No firearms without home owner’s permission
Be respectful of neighbors & property boundaries
Will additional guests be visiting your renter(s)? You should be aware that if visiting guests put you over occupancy, technically it is a violation. Your renter should ask your permission if anyone else is stopping by and we highly recommend you vet the circumstances before allowing.
Adult occupancy should not exceed 2 persons per proper bedroom (this does not include small children)
Maintaining a home in the mountains & managing a short term rental almost certainly will mean needing a little outside help from time to time. We encourage you to check out these businesses, a wonderful way to support the community!
Apply to Take The
Jewett STR Owner Community Pledge
Each of the properties in the quaint & quiet, farm town of Jewett, NY that display this badge have publicly pledged to be a good community partner and welcoming to their guests. Community STR partners are respectful of their guests, neighbors and environment. They pledge to preserve our hidden jewel tucked in the Catskills mountain tops by caring for their home and property, abiding by town regulations and renting to responsible guests that are mindful of our serene way of life, shared land and wildlife.