City of Rochester STR ordinance (§90-34, effective 2023) caps guest occupancy at 2 per bedroom + 2 additional, max 10 per unit. Monroe County towns (Pittsford, Brighton) set limits via zoning.
Rochester Municipal Code §90-34 regulates short-term rentals under 30 days. Maximum occupancy is 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons, not to exceed 10 total. Listings must state occupancy accurately; exceeding stated capacity is a permit violation. Hosts are responsible for guest conduct. Sleeping in RVs, tents, vehicles, or unheated spaces prohibited. Town of Pittsford requires special use permit for STRs with zoning-specific caps. Brighton prohibits STRs in most residential zones as of 2022. NY State STR platform law (effective March 25, 2025) requires platforms to collect 4% state sales tax plus local occupancy taxes for stays under 30 days.
Rochester: first violation warning, second $500, third $1,000 and permit revocation. Exceeding occupancy: immediate cease order. Repeat violations may bar future STR permits.
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