Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cazenovia, NY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Cazenovia, NY, but with restrictions. STRs are allowed only as a specially permitted use subject to a Short-Term Rental Special Use Permit (Zoning Board of Appeals). Key constraints: property must meet NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; off-road parking of at least one space per bedroom; no on-street parking; maximum occupancy two persons per bedroom, not to exceed 12 total; septic and water must meet state/county requirements (private septic must be pumped within 4 years proof and thereafter every 2 years); smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguisher requirements; evidence of property and liability insurance; rental contract with quiet hours (9:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), no events allowed; permit number must be displayed in advertisements; local contact within 30 minutes required and available 24/7 to remedy issues. 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.

STRs are allowed only as a specially permitted use subject to a Short-Term Rental Special Use Permit (Zoning Board of Appeals). Key constraints: property must meet NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; off-road parking of at least one space per bedroom; no on-street parking; maximum occupancy two persons per bedroom, not to exceed 12 total; septic and water must meet state/county requirements (private septic must be pumped within 4 years proof and thereafter every 2 years); smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguisher requirements; evidence of property and liability insurance; rental contract with quiet hours (9:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), no events allowed; permit number must be displayed in advertisements; local contact within 30 minutes required and available 24/7 to remedy issues.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cazenovia. 1) Obtain and submit the Short-Term Rental Special Use Permit application to the Town Code Enforcement Officer with required materials (owner list and signatures; 24/7 contact info; certified floor plans; acknowledgement of standards; proof of Madison County occupancy-tax registration where applicable) and payment of a nonrefundable permit fee. 2) Application is forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals for Special Use Permit consideration; adjacent property owners within 500' are notified at least 15 days before public hearing. 3) Upon ZBA approval, the Code Enforcement Officer has 30 days to inspect the property; after inspection and satisfaction of requirements, the Short-Term Rental Special Use Permit is issued (valid two years) and must be renewed 45 days prior to expiration.

1) Obtain and submit the Short-Term Rental Special Use Permit application to the Town Code Enforcement Officer with required materials (owner list and signatures; 24/7 contact info; certified floor plans; acknowledgement of standards; proof of Madison County occupancy-tax registration where applicable) and payment of a nonrefundable permit fee. 2) Application is forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals for Special Use Permit consideration; adjacent property owners within 500' are notified at least 15 days before public hearing. 3) Upon ZBA approval, the Code Enforcement Officer has 30 days to inspect the property; after inspection and satisfaction of requirements, the Short-Term Rental Special Use Permit is issued (valid two years) and must be renewed 45 days prior to expiration.

Vrbo is permitted in Cazenovia, 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 Cazenovia 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 Cazenovia. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.