White Plains vs Yonkers
How do taxes & fees rules compare between White Plains, NY and Yonkers, NY?
White Plains and Yonkers have similar restriction levels.
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 →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 | White Plains | Yonkers |
|---|---|---|
| NY Sales Tax | 4% | - |
| County Sales | 4% | - |
| Occupancy Tax | Not on STRs | - |
| Platform Remit | Since 3/25/2025 | - |
| 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.
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.
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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