Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Chautauqua County, NY

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Chautauqua County, NY because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. Chautauqua County does not impose countywide land-use STR permits or zoning prohibitions; however, the County's Occupancy Tax local law defines 'hotel/motel' broadly to include cottages, apartments, and similar lodging. Operators and booking companies are required to register with the County Department of Finance and collect occupancy (bed) taxes. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Chautauqua County does not impose countywide land-use STR permits or zoning prohibitions; however, the County's Occupancy Tax local law defines 'hotel/motel' broadly to include cottages, apartments, and similar lodging. Operators and booking companies are required to register with the County Department of Finance and collect occupancy (bed) taxes.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Chautauqua County.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Chautauqua County, NY for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Chautauqua County 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 Chautauqua County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.