White Plains vs Yonkers

Do I need a license to run an Airbnb in White Plains?

Yes, unless your property is specifically exempt. Sec. 4-28-4 of the White Plains Municipal Code makes it unlawful to operate any rental housing unit, short-term rentals included, without a Rental Housing License from the Department of Building. Owner-occupied single-family homes, owner-occupied two-family dwellings, condos and co-ops, buildings with more than 12 units, and licensed hotels are exempt under Sec. 4-28-3. Apply at least 30 days before listing the unit and pay the $125 application fee plus $10 per non-owner-occupied unit (Sec. 4-28-15).

When do White Plains rental license renewals have to be filed?

Section 4-28-6 requires existing-rental applications to be submitted between October 1 and December 1 of each calendar year, and licenses run January 1 through December 31 (Sec. 4-28-5). Renewals filed within seven business days after the deadline pay a late fee equal to half the initial application fee. Beyond the seven-day grace period a $25 per-diem fee applies, and filings more than 60 days late may be referred to court action.

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.