Huntington, NY Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew
- No assembly 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Assembly defined
- Weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, similar gatherings
- Related ban
- Pool, yard or sport-court rentals also barred
- Cross-referenced codes
- Chapters 141, 117 and 124 also apply
- First-offense fine
- $150 to $500
Summary
A Huntington short-term rental cannot host an assembly, defined to include weddings, bachelor or bachelorette parties and similar gatherings, between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Section 160-49(I) makes any assembly in that window its own Article IV violation, on top of whatever the Town's general noise code already covers.
(I) Assembly. It shall be unlawful for a short term rental property to be utilized for assembly between 10:00pm and 7:00am. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be deemed in violation of this article.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4940543; v75 updated 2026-06-09; through 06-09-2026).
Full Breakdown
Section 160-49(I) states plainly: 'it shall be unlawful for a short term rental property to be utilized for assembly between 10:00pm and 7:00am,' and any violation is 'deemed in violation of this article.' Section 160-54(C)(12) repeats the same overnight assembly ban as a standing condition attached to every short-term rental permit, so a single incident can be charged both as a prohibited act and as a permit-condition breach.
Section 160-48 defines the trigger word broadly: 'ASSEMBLY' 'shall include but not be limited to a wedding, bachelor or bachelorette party, or similar party activity,' language the Town Board added specifically to reach event-style rentals rather than ordinary overnight guests. Section 160-49(K), added by Local Law No. 14-2021, separately bars using a short-term rental property, in whole or part, for 'transient recreational use such as pool or hot tub rentals, party or yard rentals, or sport court rentals,' closing off the workaround of billing a late-night gathering as a pool or yard rental rather than a room rental. Section 160-54(C)(11) additionally requires every short-term rental to comply with Chapter 141 (Noise), Chapter 117 (Waste Management) and Chapter 124 (Housing Standards and Property Maintenance), layering the Town's general nuisance and noise rules on top of the assembly-specific curfew.
Violations & Fines
Hosting an assembly between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. is punishable under Section 160-73(A)(2) at $150 to $500 for a first offense, $500 to $750 for a second within five years, and $750 to $2,000 for a third, each week of a continuing violation charged separately. The Director can also revoke the permit under Section 160-62(E) if the gathering creates a nuisance affecting the surrounding neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can guests host a party at a Huntington short-term rental at night?
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Does the general Town noise code still apply to short-term rentals?
Sources & Official References
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