Mount Vernon vs Yonkers

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 Yonkers apartment on Airbnb for a weekend?

If your building has three or more units (a Class A multiple dwelling under NY MDL Section 4(8)), you cannot legally rent the entire unit for fewer than 30 nights unless you remain present during the stay.

Do single-family homes need to register?

Single-family and two-family homes are exempt from the MDL prohibition, but you must still register under the NY State Short-Term Rental Registry and verify city zoning compliance with Yonkers Housing and Buildings at (914) 377-6500.

What taxes apply to Yonkers short-term rentals?

Stays under 30 days are subject to Westchester County's 5% hotel occupancy tax plus New York State sales tax. Marketplace platforms collect and remit these under the 2024 state law.