Mount Vernon vs New Rochelle

Do I need to register a short-term rental in Mount Vernon?

Mount Vernon does not yet have a dedicated STR registry, but you must comply with Chapter 198 (Property Registration) and, if you let more than three sleeping rooms for single-room occupancy, Chapter 211 (Rooming Houses) license requirements. A proposed 2024 Local Law would add Article XV to Chapter 267 (Zoning) requiring a specific STR permit. Call the Department of Buildings at 914-665-2483 to confirm the current adopted status.

Can I list my Mount Vernon apartment on Airbnb for stays under 30 days?

Generally no, if your building is a Class A multiple dwelling (three or more residential units, the most common Mount Vernon apartment type). New York Multiple Dwelling Law section 4(8) prohibits rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days in Class A buildings unless the permanent occupant is present during the stay and there is no separate payment to other occupants. One- and two-family homes are not Class A multiple dwellings.

Can I list my New Rochelle home on Airbnb if I do not live there?

No. In the RA-3, RA-2, RA-1, R-20, R-10, R-7½ and R-6 zoning districts, Chapter 331 requires the operator to reside at the short-term rental property at all times when guests are present. Non-owner-occupied STRs are prohibited.

Do I need a rental permit?

Yes. New Rochelle requires a building inspection and rental permit through the Bureau of Buildings before tenant occupancy under the city Housing Standards. Call (914) 654-2185 to schedule an inspection.

What taxes apply to a New Rochelle STR?

Stays under 30 days are subject to Westchester County's 3% hotel occupancy tax plus 8.375% combined NY State and local sales tax. Marketplace platforms collect and remit these under the 2024 NY law.