All Buffalo STRs must register annually with the City Clerk under Chapter 242. Registration includes property details, owner info, local contact, insurance, and inspection certificate. Registration number must appear in all listings on Airbnb, Vrbo, and other platforms.
Buffalo STR registration is a two-step process. First, the property must be listed on the Buffalo Rental Registry (Chapter 242 applies to all rentals). Second, STR-specific registration requires a separate license application including: proof of ownership or landlord authorization, Certificate of Occupancy, floor plans, insurance certificate, local contact, safety inspection, and registration fee (200-350 dollars). The issued registration number must be displayed in every online listing under Chapter 242 Section 242-6. Platforms are required to verify registration numbers before allowing bookings starting with 2023 enforcement. Renewal is annual by the anniversary of initial issuance. Any material change (ownership, insurance, contact) triggers immediate update requirement.
Unregistered listing: 500-1000 dollars per day. Missing registration number in listing: 250 dollars per listing. Platforms facilitating unregistered listings: 1500 dollars per listing.
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