BondPermit · Short-term rental rules

Short-term rental rules in New York, NY

Compiled from the city's official pages — rules you must confirm before you list. Compiled August 2026; rules change, confirm each on the official site.

New York, NY · rules you must confirm

Registration & tax

Compiled from the city's official pages. Links go to the official site where available — confirm each before you list.

Registration / license
STR Registration — Local Law 18 (the host is generally required to live in the unit & be PRESENT during stays · max 2 guests · renting a WHOLE apartment <30 days is generally not permitted — confirm with OSE)
Issued by Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) · Verify current registration fee with OSE
Lodging / occupancy tax
Hotel Room Occupancy Tax
NYC Dept of Finance · Occupancy tax applies to legal stays
Base zoning

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New York, NY · common questions

FAQ

Does New York require short-term rentals to register?

The city lists a short-term-rental registration (STR Registration — Local Law 18 (the host is generally required to live in the unit & be PRESENT during stays · max 2 guests · renting a WHOLE apartment <30 days is generally not permitted — confirm with OSE)) on its official pages. Whether it applies to your specific listing depends on factors we don't verify — confirm directly with Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE). Informational only, not legal advice.

How much does New York STR registration cost?

Published fee guidance: Verify current registration fee with OSE. Fees change — confirm the current amount with Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) before you pay.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in New York?

The city lists Hotel Room Occupancy Tax (Occupancy tax applies to legal stays), administered by NYC Dept of Finance. Confirm current rates and how to register on the official tax page.

Can I run a non-owner-occupied Airbnb in New York?

That depends on the city's zoning and primary-residence rules, which we don't verify here — confirm with Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) and check your exact address's base zoning.

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