8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Onondaga County, New York.
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Onondaga County does not have a county-wide STR permit. Individual towns (Skaneateles, Manlius, Pompey) have adopted STR registration requirements. City of Syracuse requires STR registration under its rental registry.
STR noise governed by town/city noise ordinances. Most Onondaga County towns impose 10 PM-7 AM quiet hours. Repeat noise complaints at STRs can trigger permit revocation in Syracuse and Skaneateles.
Onondaga County imposes 7 percent hotel room occupancy tax on stays under 30 days (Onondaga County Local Law). Applies to STRs, hotels, B and Bs. NY State sales tax 4 percent plus 4 percent county sales tax also apply.
STR parking must comply with local zoning. Most Onondaga County towns require off-street parking for all guests (typically 1 space per bedroom). On-street overflow prohibited during snow emergencies.
Occupancy limits set by NY Property Maintenance Code and local STR ordinances. Standard: 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional. Skaneateles caps STR occupancy at 2 per bedroom plus 2.
No state or county-wide STR insurance mandate. Skaneateles and some Onondaga towns require proof of liability insurance (typically $500,000-$1,000,000) at STR permit application.
No county-wide STR night cap. Skaneateles limits non-owner-occupied STRs to limited rental nights per year under its STR law. Syracuse has no night cap but requires registration.
Registration required in Syracuse (rental registry), Skaneateles (STR permit), and select Onondaga County towns. Annual renewal typical. Platforms collect county room tax automatically.
1 cities in Onondaga County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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