Showing ordinances that apply to Yorktown Heights, NY
Yorktown Heights is an unincorporated community (population 1,884) in Westchester County, New York. Because Yorktown Heights is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Westchester County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The permit requirements rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Westchester County does not require a countywide STR permit. STR permits/registrations are set by each municipality. Starting March 25, 2025, NY State requires Airbnb and VRBO to collect/remit state sales tax and report quarterly.
Under NY Chapter of Laws 2024 (Hochul signed December 21, 2024), platforms must collect sales tax and report STR activity to the state. Counties may create countywide registries, but Westchester County has not yet created one. Individual municipal permit rules apply — e.g., New Rochelle, White Plains, and several villages have banned or heavily restricted STRs.
See how Yorktown Heights's permit requirements rules stack up against other locations.
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