New Rochelle vs Yonkers
How do taxes & fees rules compare between New Rochelle, NY and Yonkers, NY?
New Rochelle has fewer restrictions than Yonkers.
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 →Yonkers, NY
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 | New Rochelle | Yonkers |
|---|---|---|
| State Sales Tax | 8.375% Westchester | - |
| County Hotel Tax | 3% | - |
| Permit Fee | ~$250–$500 | - |
| Platform Remittance | March 2025 NY law | - |
| City tax | - | 5.875% Room Occupancy |
| Effective | - | August 1, 2024 |
| State sales tax | - | 4% (platforms remit) |
| Filing | - | Quarterly, 20 days after close |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
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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