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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake George | ✓ Required | 11% | No limit | No | → |
| Lake Placid | ✓ Required | 13% | 90 days | No | → |
| New York City | ✓ Required | 8.5% plus $1.50/unit/day plus applicable local bed taxes | No annual cap · per-stay limit | Required | → |
| Saratoga Springs | ✓ Required | 15% | 150 days | Varies | → |
| Southampton | ✓ Required | 14.25% | 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 (New York City, Saratoga Springs) require primary residence, while others (Lake George, Lake Placid, Southampton) allow non-owner-occupied rentals. Tax rates vary from 8.5% plus $1.50/unit/day plus applicable local bed taxes to 15%.
Popular Short-Term Rental Markets
High-demand markets in other states — compare their permit, tax, and day-limit rules:
- Short-term rental rules in Nashville
- Miami Beach, FL rental rules
- Vacation rental rules in Asheville
- Myrtle Beach short-term rental permits
- Vacation rental rules in Gatlinburg
- Austin short-term rental permits
- New Orleans, LA rental rules
- Vacation rental rules in San Diego
- Short-term rental rules in Savannah
- Scottsdale, AZ rental rules
Other States
Alabama 2 cities Alaska 1 city Arizona 8 cities Arkansas 3 cities California 28 cities Colorado 12 cities Connecticut 1 city Delaware 2 cities District of Columbia 1 city Florida 24 cities Georgia 6 cities Hawaii 4 cities Idaho 3 cities Illinois 2 cities Indiana 2 cities Kentucky 2 cities Louisiana 1 city Maine 4 cities Maryland 3 cities Massachusetts 6 cities Michigan 4 cities Minnesota 1 city Mississippi 2 cities Missouri 4 cities Montana 3 cities Nevada 1 city New Hampshire 2 cities New Jersey 5 cities New Mexico 3 cities North Carolina 7 cities Ohio 3 cities Oklahoma 3 cities Oregon 3 cities Pennsylvania 4 cities Rhode Island 2 cities South Carolina 7 cities South Dakota 2 cities Tennessee 7 cities Texas 13 cities Utah 7 cities Vermont 2 cities Virginia 6 cities Washington 4 cities West Virginia 1 city Wisconsin 4 cities Wyoming 1 city