Mount Vernon vs New Rochelle
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Mount Vernon, NY and New Rochelle, NY?
Mount Vernon and New Rochelle have similar restriction levels.
Mount Vernon, NY
Westchester County
Effective March 25, 2025, NY State requires STR platforms to collect 4% state sales tax plus local tax on stays under 30 days. Mount Vernon does not levy a separate city occupancy tax, but Westchester County's hotel tax may apply.
View full Mount Vernon rules →New Rochelle, NY
Westchester County
STR guests pay NY state sales tax (8.375% in Westchester) plus a 3% Westchester County hotel occupancy tax. Per NY Ch. 559 of 2024, platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) collect and remit starting March 2025.
View full New Rochelle rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Mount Vernon | New Rochelle |
|---|---|---|
| NY state | 4% sales tax | - |
| Westchester County | 3% occupancy | - |
| City tax | None | - |
| Effective | March 25, 2025 | - |
| Platform collects | Yes | - |
| State Sales Tax | - | 8.375% Westchester |
| County Hotel Tax | - | 3% |
| Permit Fee | - | ~$250–$500 |
| Platform Remittance | - | March 2025 NY law |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Mount Vernon FAQ
Does Mount Vernon charge STR hosts a city tax?
No — but state sales tax and Westchester County's 3% hotel occupancy tax apply.
When did New York start taxing Airbnb stays?
Effective March 25, 2025, NY State requires Airbnb and VRBO to collect 4% state sales tax plus local tax on stays under 30 days, under the December 2024 STR law. Platforms also report quarterly.
Do I owe taxes on an Airbnb in Mount Vernon even without a city rule?
Yes. Even though Mount Vernon has no STR-specific code, hosts still owe NY state sales tax and Westchester County's 3% hotel occupancy tax (Local Law 2017) for stays under 30 days.
New Rochelle FAQ
Does Airbnb collect taxes for me in New Rochelle?
Yes. Under NY Chapter 559 of 2024, as of March 25, 2025, platforms collect and remit state sales tax and Westchester's 3% occupancy tax.
What is the total tax rate on a New Rochelle Airbnb stay?
Roughly 11.375% — 8.375% NY/Westchester sales tax plus the 3% Westchester County hotel occupancy tax on stays under 30 days.
How much is the New Rochelle STR permit fee?
Approximately $250–$500 as a one-time fee, plus an annual renewal. There is no separate city-level bed tax.
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