About 44% of Ellenville households rent, one of the highest shares in Ulster County. Returns here depend on short vacancies and steady collections. Our local, family-owned team has managed Hudson Valley rentals since 2005 and now oversees more than 1,000 units, with regular inspection visits for owners who live elsewhere.
Property management services for Ellenville rentals
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Tenant screening and placement: credit, income, rental-history and background checks, applied the same way to every applicant. New York caps the applicant screening fee at $20, and we follow that rule.
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Rent pricing: set from current Ellenville and Wawarsing comparables, which generally run below Ulster County medians.
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Marketing and showings: listings on our rental search page and the major rental sites, open to voucher holders on equal terms.
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Leases and renewals: New York-compliant leases, renewals and rent-increase notices on the 30/60/90-day schedule.
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Rent collection and accounting: online payments, an owner portal, monthly statements and year-end reports.
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Maintenance coordination with 24/7 emergency maintenance availability, with vendors for older heating, plumbing and roofs.
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Investor support: rental analysis and repair estimates before you buy.
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Evictions handling when a tenancy fails, coordinated with your attorney.
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See the full menu on our services page or compare plans on full-service management.
Ellenville landlord rules to know in 2026
Good Cause Eviction doesn't apply here. Neither the Village of Ellenville nor the Town of Wawarsing is on DHCR's 2026 list of Good Cause opt-in municipalities.
Village safety rules. The village code has a Rental Safety chapter, and multiple dwellings get fire-safety and property-maintenance inspections at least every 24 months. Check with village code enforcement before you lease a unit.
Vouchers are lawful income. New York bans refusing a tenant because of lawful source of income, including Section 8 vouchers, which the Ellenville Housing Authority administers locally. Use the same written criteria for every applicant.
Village short-term rentals are tightly limited. The village requires a yearly permit, caps stays at 90 nights a year, and since February 2026 requires the operator or manager to be within 25 miles. Ellenville addresses outside the village follow the Town of Wawarsing's separate permit law.
No lead registry. Ellenville isn't one of the 25 communities in the state Lead Rental Registry. Federal lead-paint disclosure still applies to homes built before 1978.
State rules apply everywhere. Security deposits are capped at one month's rent, an itemized statement is due within 14 days of move-out, and late fees can't start until rent is more than five days late and are capped at $50 or 5%, whichever is less.
This information is general and not legal advice. Rules change often; consult an attorney or the municipality for your specific situation.
Frequently asked questions
What do rentals go for in Ellenville?
Ulster County's 2023 survey found median advertised rents of about $1,415 for a one-bedroom and $1,836 for a two-bedroom countywide. Village rents generally run below that, so we price from local comparables.
Do I have to accept Section 8 vouchers?
In New York you can't refuse a tenant because of lawful source of income, including vouchers. We screen every applicant with the same written criteria.
Does Good Cause Eviction apply in Ellenville?
No. Neither the Village of Ellenville nor the Town of Wawarsing was on DHCR's 2026 opt-in list. Statewide tenant protections still apply.
Can I run an Airbnb in Ellenville?
Inside the village, you need a yearly permit, stays are capped at 90 nights a year, and the operator or manager must be within 25 miles. The Town of Wawarsing has its own permit law.
How much does property management cost in Ellenville?
Our management fee is 5–10% of monthly rent, depending on the property type, the number of units and the services you need. Every new Ellenville client starts with our 60-Day Free Trial.