8 rules for unincorporated Broome County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Broome County has no countywide STR registration. City of Binghamton requires rental certificates for dwelling units under Binghamton City Code Ch. 325. Town rules vary.
STR noise governed by each municipality. Binghamton quiet hours 11 PM-7 AM (Ch. 267). Broome County Sheriff enforces outside city limits.
Broome County imposes a 5% hotel/motel occupancy tax under County Local Law applicable to stays under 30 days. NY State sales tax 4% plus county sales tax 4% also apply.
STR parking follows underlying residential zoning. Binghamton and suburban towns typically require 1-2 off-street spaces per dwelling unit; on-street overnight bans apply in some areas.
Occupancy limited by NY Property Maintenance Code and local housing codes. Typical standard: 2 persons per bedroom plus 1, or 50 sq ft per occupant in sleeping rooms.
No Broome County or NY State mandate for STR-specific insurance. Hosts advised to carry commercial/short-term rental coverage; Airbnb and Vrbo provide host protection programs.
Broome County imposes no annual night cap on short-term rentals. Unlike NYC Local Law 18, upstate NY has no statutory cap on rental days or host-present requirement. Under the December 2024 statewide STR law, platforms like Airbnb and VRBO must collect and remit 4% state sales tax plus local taxes starting March 25, 2025.
Binghamton requires rental registration/Certificate of Compliance under Ch. 325. Broome County bed tax registration with Treasurer required for all hosts.
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