New Rochelle vs White Plains
How do taxes & fees rules compare between New Rochelle, NY and White Plains, NY?
New Rochelle has fewer restrictions than White Plains.
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 →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 | New Rochelle | White Plains |
|---|---|---|
| State Sales Tax | 8.375% Westchester | - |
| County Hotel Tax | 3% | - |
| Permit Fee | ~$250–$500 | - |
| Platform Remittance | March 2025 NY law | - |
| NY Sales Tax | - | 4% |
| County Sales | - | 4% |
| Occupancy Tax | - | Not on STRs |
| Platform Remit | - | Since 3/25/2025 |
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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.
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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