Mount Vernon vs White Plains
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Mount Vernon, NY and White Plains, NY?
Mount Vernon has fewer restrictions than White Plains.
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 →White Plains, NY
Westchester County
No Westchester County occupancy tax on STRs as of early 2026. NY state 4% sales tax applies; platforms collect since March 2025. Westchester hotel tax applies to hotels but not currently to STRs.
View full White Plains rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Mount Vernon | White Plains |
|---|---|---|
| NY state | 4% sales tax | - |
| Westchester County | 3% occupancy | - |
| City tax | None | - |
| Effective | March 25, 2025 | - |
| Platform collects | Yes | - |
| NY Sales Tax | - | 4% |
| County Sales | - | 4% |
| Occupancy Tax | - | Not on STRs |
| Platform Remit | - | Since 3/25/2025 |
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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.
White Plains FAQ
Does Airbnb add tax to White Plains listings?
Yes. Since March 25, 2025, platforms must collect 8% combined state + county sales tax on NY short-term stays.
Is there a Westchester County hotel tax on Airbnb?
No. Westchester levies a 3% hotel occupancy tax on traditional hotels but has not extended it to platform-based STRs as of early 2026. Hotels pay the occupancy tax directly.
What taxes apply to White Plains short-term rentals?
Under the 2024 NY STR Act, Airbnb and VRBO collect 4% state sales tax plus 4% Westchester County sales tax on any lawful short-term stay. Westchester's 3% hotel occupancy tax does not currently apply to STRs.
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