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New Rochelle, NY Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Permits (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Short-term rental permit rules in New Rochelle, NY, also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration, list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.

Key Facts

Code
Chapter 133 Rentals
Registration
Annual required
Inspection
Building + Fire
Ad Requirement
Permit # in listing
Fine
$1,000–$2,500/day

Summary

New Rochelle requires STR registration under Chapter 133. Hosts must obtain a short-term rental permit, pass a building/fire inspection, and list the permit number in all online advertisements.

On January 9, 2022, New York City adopted Local Law 18, also known as the Short-Term Rental Registration Law. The law requires short-term rental hosts to register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE), and prohibits booking service platforms (such as Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and others) from processing transactions for unregistered short-term rentals. Starting September 5, 2023, OSE's initial phase of Local Law 18 enforcement will focus on collaborating with the booking platforms to ensure they are using the city's verification system, that all verifications are occurring correctly, and that the platforms stop processing unverified transactions. Short-term rental hosts are strongly encouraged to abide by all legal requirements that predated Local Law 18, the enforcement of which is ongoing in response to complaints. The Short-Term Rental Registration Law also requires OSE to maintain a Prohibited Buildings list. This list is comprised of buildings where short-term rentals are prohibited, either by the law (such as NYCHA or entire rent-regulated buildings) or by the leases and occupancy agreements for the building. Short-term rental listings for units in "Class B" multiple dwellings, which have been approved by the City of New York for legal short-term occupancies, are exempt from the registration requirement, as are rentals for 30 consecutive days or more.

Source: NYC OSE — Registration LawView official code

Full Breakdown

Effective 2023, New Rochelle amended its rental code to require all short-term rentals (under 30 days) to register annually with the Bureau of Buildings. Owner-occupied hosted stays and non-owner-occupied whole-home rentals have separate permit tiers. Applications require proof of insurance, floor plans, egress compliance, and a local contact.

Violations & Fines

Operating unregistered: $1,000 per day first offense; $2,500 per day thereafter. Platforms may be required to delist unpermitted listings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I list my New Rochelle home on Airbnb without registering?
No. The city requires an STR permit under Chapter 133, and the permit number must appear in your listing.
What does a New Rochelle STR inspection cover?
Chapter 133 inspections check building and fire-safety items: smoke/CO alarms, egress windows, electrical, and floor-plan compliance.
What is the fine for operating an unpermitted Airbnb in New Rochelle?
$1,000–$2,500 per day under Chapter 133, plus platform takedown and denial of future registration.

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