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Village of Ocean Beach

Moderate
New YorkUpdated Feb 13, 2026
Gold-standard verification1% sourced

Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

Verified Jan 30, 2026Sources 3

Summary

Plain-english overview

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.

Restriction level

Severity 23
Classification
Moderate
23
Severity

Why this classification

  • Week minimum stay: 7 nights
  • Tenants cannot host
  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement

In plain English

What this means for you

To host an Airbnb in the Village of Ocean Beach, you must ensure all stays are at least 7 days long, as shorter rentals are illegal. You are required to apply for a 'House Rental Permit' from the Village for every booking and pay a $125 fee. The Village is very strict about safety; you must have fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and even a 100-foot garden hose ready. Additionally, you need a separate annual permit if your guests plan to use a BBQ grill. Most booking platforms like Airbnb will handle the 5.5% county occupancy tax for you, but you remain responsible for ensuring all local village rules on noise and garbage are followed.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$125
Processing time7 days

8 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 17-DAY MINIMUM: Rentals under 7 days are strictly prohibited and subject to fines up to $3,000/day.
  2. 2NO ROOM RENTALS: You must rent the entire dwelling unit; partial unit rentals or 'sharing' is prohibited.
  3. 3PER-BOOKING FEE: The $125 permit fee is required for each rental permit/period, not an annual flat fee.
  4. 4GARDEN HOSE RULE: All rentals must have at least 100 feet of working garden hose attached to the house for fire safety.
  5. 5BBQ RESTRICTIONS: Barbecuing is only allowed by permit, limited to 10 AM - 9 PM, and charcoal grills are banned.
  6. 6OCCUPANCY LIMITS: Occupancy is strictly capped at two persons per bedroom.
  7. 7APARTMENT BAN: Stays in apartments must be at least one month; standard 'short-term' rental permits do not apply to apartments.
  8. 8JURISDICTION CHECK: Ensure you are within the Incorporated Village of Ocean Beach limits; rules differ in other parts of Fire Island.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility9 rules
  • Village of Ocean Beach: NO ROOM RENTALS: You must rent the entire dwelling unit; partial unit rentals or 'sharing' is prohibited.
  • Village of Ocean Beach does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
  • Village of Ocean Beach, NY: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
Requirements16 rules
  • Village of Ocean Beach STR warning: 7-DAY MINIMUM: Rentals under 7 days are strictly prohibited and subject to fines up to $3,000/day.
  • Village of Ocean Beach STR warning: PER-BOOKING FEE: The $125 permit fee is required for each rental permit/period, not an annual flat fee.
Application process10 rules
  • Village of Ocean Beach: To apply for an STR permit, you'll need: Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance, Plot plan/sketch of buildings, Floor plan of each dwelling unit, Names/addresses/phone numbers for all tenants.
  • Village of Ocean Beach, NY extended permit requirement: Applications must be submitted at least 7 days in advance of the rental period.
Fees & costs3 rules
  • Village of Ocean Beach charges a registration fee of $125 (one_time).
  • Village of Ocean Beach: PER-BOOKING FEE: The $125 permit fee is required for each rental permit/period, not an annual flat fee.
  • Village of Ocean Beach: GARDEN HOSE RULE: All rentals must have at least 100 feet of working garden hose attached to the house for fire safety.
Taxes1 rule
  • New York has a state sales tax of 4% that applies to STR rentals.
Limits & restrictions9 rules
  • Village of Ocean Beach: BBQ RESTRICTIONS: Barbecuing is only allowed by permit, limited to 10 AM - 9 PM, and charcoal grills are banned.
  • Village of Ocean Beach limits stays to a maximum of 31 nights.
  • Village of Ocean Beach limits STRs to a maximum of 2 guests. Formula: Maximum of two persons per bedroom
  • Village of Ocean Beach: OCCUPANCY LIMITS: Occupancy is strictly capped at two persons per bedroom.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Village of Ocean Beach requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, fire inspection, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, At least 100 feet of working garden hose attached to house, House numbers clearly visible from walkway, BBQ permit required from Fire Marshal.
Penalties6 rules
  • Village of Ocean Beach: 7-DAY MINIMUM: Rentals under 7 days are strictly prohibited and subject to fines up to $3,000/day.
  • Village of Ocean Beach, NY: Serious or repeated STR violations can result in criminal charges, not just fines.
  • Village of Ocean Beach, NY: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
Exemptions4 rules
  • Village of Ocean Beach: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
  • Village of Ocean Beach exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days).

Frequently asked questions

5 answered

Disclaimer

Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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