Mount Vernon vs Yonkers

How many nights per year can I rent my Mount Vernon home short-term?

Mount Vernon's adopted code does not set an annual night cap. For one- or two-family homes, the limit is set by your zoning, Chapter 198 property registration, and (if adopted) the proposed Chapter 267 Article XV permit. For apartments in three-or-more-unit buildings (Class A multiple dwellings), every rental under 30 consecutive days is barred by NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 4(8) unless you remain on-site as the permanent occupant.

Does the 30-day rule apply to a single-family house in Mount Vernon?

No. NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 4(8) applies to Class A multiple dwellings, which are buildings with three or more residential units. A one- or two-family home is not a multiple dwelling and is not subject to the 30-day minimum. You must still comply with Chapter 198 property registration, Chapter 211 if you let more than three rooms for single-room occupancy, and any STR permit adopted under Chapter 267 Article XV.

Does Yonkers limit how many nights per year I can rent?

Yonkers does not set a discretionary annual night cap. New York State law bars unhosted stays under 30 nights in Class A multiple dwellings (3+ units), which is the operative limit.

Are hosted stays exempt from the 30-night minimum?

Yes. If the permanent occupant remains present in the unit throughout the guest stay, MDL Section 4(8) allows shorter stays. Confirm your specific scenario with Yonkers Housing and Buildings at (914) 377-6500.

Can I rent my single-family home for unlimited weekends?

Single-family homes are not subject to the MDL prohibition, but Yonkers Zoning Chapter 43 may treat frequent short-term rentals as a commercial use. Verify with the Department of Housing and Buildings before listing.