STR guests pay NY state sales tax (8.375% in Westchester) plus a 3% Westchester County hotel occupancy tax. Per NY Ch. 559 of 2024, platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) collect and remit starting March 2025.
Westchester County Hotel Room Occupancy Tax (Local Law 1-1991 as amended) applies at 3% to stays under 30 days. NY state sales tax is 4% state + 4% county + 0.375% MCTD = 8.375%. New Rochelle charges a one-time STR permit fee of roughly $250–$500 plus annual renewal. No city-level bed tax. This taxes fees rule under New Rochelle's short term rentals ordinances applies to properties within New Rochelle city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact New Rochelle code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Unremitted tax: 10% penalty plus interest. Willful evasion is a Class A misdemeanor under NY Tax Law §1817.
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