Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Aurora, NY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Aurora, NY, but with restrictions. In the Village of Aurora, STRs are allowed by license in most zones except Institutional, Mixed Use, or Open Space; they require a 24/7 local manager and have a 30-day maximum stay. In the Town of Aurora, STRs must be owner-occupied, are limited to 3 bedrooms/6 guests, and require a special use permit. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

In the Village of Aurora, STRs are allowed by license in most zones except Institutional, Mixed Use, or Open Space; they require a 24/7 local manager and have a 30-day maximum stay. In the Town of Aurora, STRs must be owner-occupied, are limited to 3 bedrooms/6 guests, and require a special use permit.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Aurora. 1. Submit a completed STR License application (Village) or Special Use Permit application (Town) with required fees and floor plans. 2. Schedule and pass a fire safety inspection. 3. Register a local manager (Village) and obtain Board approval; licenses must be renewed every two years.

1. Submit a completed STR License application (Village) or Special Use Permit application (Town) with required fees and floor plans. 2. Schedule and pass a fire safety inspection. 3. Register a local manager (Village) and obtain Board approval; licenses must be renewed every two years.

Vrbo is permitted in Aurora, NY under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Aurora are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Aurora. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.