Comprehensive short-term rental guides for 34 markets in New York.
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New York
Short-term rentals of less than 30 days are strictly PROHIBITED in the Village of Ocean Beach. According to Village Code Section 112-2, it is unlawful for any owner to permit the use of a dwelling for a period of less than 30 consecutive days.
New York City has some of the strictest short-term rental laws in the U.S. under Local Law 18. Hosts must register with the Office of Special Enforcement, remain present during the guest's stay, and limit bookings to a maximum of two guests.
The City of Beacon permits short-term rentals only in the owner's primary residence for a maximum of 100 nights per year. All hosts must obtain an annual permit, pass a safety inspection, and collect a 5% local lodging tax.
Short-term rentals in Brooklyn are governed by NYC's Local Law 18, which effectively prohibits renting out an entire unit for less than 30 days. Hosts must reside in the unit, be present during the stay, and may host no more than two guests at a time.
Short-term rentals in New Rochelle are permitted but heavily restricted to primary residences where the host must be present during the stay in most residential zones.
Short-term rentals are PROHIBITED in the Village of New Paltz. The Village considers rentals of fewer than 30 days to be a commercial use that is not permitted under the current zoning code for residential districts.
Brooklyn follows New York City's strict Short-Term Rental Registration Law (Local Law 18), which prohibits renting out an entire apartment for less than 30 days. Hosts must be primary residents, remain present during the stay, and limit guests to two people total.
Lake Placid and North Elba enforce a strict Joint Short-Term Rental Law that requires a biennial permit and limits unhosted rentals to 90 days per year. The regulations include high permit fees for non-resident owners and mandatory fire safety inspections.
Short-term rentals in the Village of Cold Spring are strictly regulated under Chapter 100 of the Municipal Code. The village imposes a cap on the total number of STR licenses issued and requires an annual license, safety inspections, and a 2-night minimum stay.
Short-term rentals in the City of Ithaca are strictly regulated and require an annual operating permit and fire safety inspection. Hosts must collect both a 5% Tompkins County Hotel Tax and a 3% City Convention Center tax.
The Village of Watkins Glen strictly regulates short-term rentals under Chapter 158 of the Village Code. Hosts must obtain an annual permit, pass a safety inspection, and maintain $1 million in liability insurance.
The Town of Woodstock strictly regulates short-term rentals under Chapter 220 of the Town Code, requiring an annual permit and a fire safety inspection. Stays are capped at 180 nights per year for all units, and owners are generally limited to one STR permit town-wide.
The Village of Rhinebeck regulates short-term rentals under Chapter 94, requiring an annual permit and a 180-night annual limit for all property types. Hosts must undergo a fire safety inspection and name the Village as an additional insured on their $1M liability policy.
Yonkers requires all short-term rental hosts to obtain a two-year license and restricts operations to the host's primary residence.
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Short-term rentals in Shelter Island are governed by Chapter 105 of the Town Code, requiring a biennial license and adherence to a strict 'one rental every 14 days' frequency rule for non-owner occupied properties. The town limits occupancy based on bedroom count and requires clear display of the license number in all advertisements.
The City of Canandaigua regulates short-term rentals under Chapter 712 of the Municipal Code, requiring a biennial license and a safety inspection. Hosts must collect a 3% local lodging tax in addition to New York state sales tax.
Short-term rentals in Hammondsport require a permit, biennial inspections, and are subject to a 12% density cap in residential zones.
Short-term rentals in the Village of Lake George are strictly regulated through a consolidated Village/Town zoning code. Hosts must obtain an annual permit, pass a fire safety inspection, and adhere to specific occupancy limits based on bedroom count.
Short-term rentals in the Town of East Hampton are strictly regulated via a mandatory Rental Registry (Chapter 210). Hosts must obtain a registry number, which remains valid for two years, and adhere to a 5.5% Suffolk County Hotel/Motel tax.
The City of Hudson regulates short-term rentals through Chapter 275 of the City Code, requiring all hosts to register for a Lodging Certificate of Authority. A 4% lodging tax applies to stays under 30 days, and properties must undergo fire safety inspections.
Syracuse requires short-term rentals in one- and two-family homes to be registered in the city's Rental Registry and pass a safety inspection every three years.
Short-term rentals in the Town of Shelter Island are strictly regulated under Chapter 105 of the Town Code, requiring a biennial Rental License. Rentals are generally limited to stays of 14 days or less for 'short-term' classification, and hosts must self-certify that their property meets specific safety standards.
Short-term rentals in the Village of Ocean Beach are strictly regulated and prohibited for periods of less than seven days. Hosts must obtain a House Rental Permit for each booking ($125 fee), comply with a two-person per bedroom occupancy limit, and collect a 5.5% Suffolk County Hotel & Motel tax.
Troy does not have a dedicated STR ordinance but requires non-owner occupied rentals to register with the city's Landlord Registry and pay applicable state and county taxes.
Buffalo requires all short-term rentals to obtain a license, pass safety inspections, and restricts new non-owner occupied units to commercial and mixed-use zones.
The City of Geneva requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a biennial license, pass a safety inspection, and pay an annual fee based on the number of bedrooms.
The Town of Southampton requires all rental properties, including short-term rentals, to obtain a biennial Rental Permit. Stays are limited to two persons per bedroom, and the town strictly enforces permit requirements with high fines for non-compliance.
Short-term rentals in Albany require a city Residential Occupancy Permit (ROP) and must comply with new 2025 New York State and Albany County registration requirements.
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Dutchess County does not have a centralized county-wide short-term rental ordinance; instead, it enforces a 5% Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax. All land use, zoning, and STR permit requirements are handled at the individual town, village, or city level.
Short-term rentals in Montauk are governed by the Town of East Hampton, requiring mandatory registration and strictly limiting stays under 14 days to twice per six-month period.
Suffolk County does not have a centralized short-term rental ordinance or permit system. Instead, STR regulations, zoning, and licensing are managed by the individual Towns within the county. The County exclusively manages the collection of a 5.5% Hotel/Motel Tax, which applies to all rentals under 30 days.
Saratoga Springs does not currently have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance in its municipal code. However, hosts are required to register with the Saratoga County Treasurer and collect/remit a 6% combined Occupancy Tax for stays under 30 days.
Short-term rentals in Penn Yan require a revocable annual permit, a special use permit from the Planning Board, and a 24/7 local manager within 30 miles.
Rochester requires an annual Short-Term Rental (STR) permit, mandatory property inspections, and adherence to bedroom-based occupancy and parking limits.