Mount Vernon vs Yonkers
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Mount Vernon, NY and Yonkers, NY?
Mount Vernon has fewer restrictions than Yonkers.
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.
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Westchester County
Yonkers Room Occupancy Tax is 5.875% of rent effective August 1, 2024 (Local Law 10-2024). Hosts must also collect NY state sales tax and, since March 2025, platforms remit the 4% state tax quarterly.
View full Yonkers rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Mount Vernon | Yonkers |
|---|---|---|
| NY state | 4% sales tax | - |
| Westchester County | 3% occupancy | - |
| City tax | None | 5.875% Room Occupancy |
| Effective | March 25, 2025 | August 1, 2024 |
| Platform collects | Yes | - |
| State sales tax | - | 4% (platforms remit) |
| Filing | - | Quarterly, 20 days after close |
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.
Yonkers FAQ
How much tax does Yonkers charge STRs?
5.875% city Room Occupancy Tax plus 4% NY state sales tax plus Westchester County sales tax, totaling roughly 13-14%.
When is the Yonkers Room Occupancy Tax return due?
Quarterly, within 20 days after the end of each quarter, with a notarized return filed with the city.
Do Airbnb and VRBO collect the state tax for me?
Yes. As of March 25, 2025, platforms must collect and remit the 4% NY state sales tax quarterly under the statewide STR framework.
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