Short-Term Rental Regulations in New York

State Overview
New York does not preempt local STR regulation. Local governments may enact laws prohibiting or further limiting STRs. NYC has its own comprehensive regime (Local Law 18 of 2022). The state imposes a 4% State Sales Tax on Short-Term Rental Occupancy in addition to any local taxes.

Cities in New York

City Permit Tax Rate Day Limit Primary Res.
Buffalo ✓ Required 11.75% No annual cap · per-stay limit Varies →
Cortland ✓ Required 16% No limit No →
Geneva ✓ Required 10.5% No limit No →
Kingston ✓ Required 12% 29 days (see details) Varies →
Lake George ✓ Required 11% No limit No →
Lake Placid ✓ Required 13% 90 days No →
New York City ✓ Required 14.75%+ No annual cap · per-stay limit Required →
Niagara Falls ✓ Required 14% No limit No →
Rochester Not required 14% No limit No →
Saratoga Springs ✓ Required 15% 150 days Varies →
Southampton ✓ Required 14.25% No annual cap · 14-day min stay No →
Syracuse ✓ Required 15% No limit No →

New York's STR Landscape

New York does not have a uniform STR framework, leaving regulation to individual municipalities. The state imposes a 4% State Sales Tax on Short-Term Rental Occupancy in addition to local taxes.

Regulation varies significantly across cities. Some cities (Buffalo, Kingston, New York City, Saratoga Springs) require primary residence, while others (Cortland, Geneva, Lake George, Lake Placid, Niagara Falls, Rochester, Southampton, Syracuse) allow non-owner-occupied rentals. Tax rates vary from 10.5% to 16%.

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