Short-Term Rental Regulations
in East Hampton, NY

Owners must register any residential property rented for habitation. In the Town, short-term rentals (under two weeks) are limited to two in a six-month period. In the Village, rentals under two weeks are prohibited, and a maximum of two short-term rentals are allowed per calendar year. Occupancy is generally limited to four unrelated persons.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in East Hampton. 1) Submit a notarized Rental Property Registration Form and a notarized Self-Inspection Checklist along with a copy of the property's Certificate of Occupancy. 2) Pay the registration fee (typically $100 for a two-year term). 3) Upon approval, the Building Department issues a unique rental registration number which must be renewed every two years.

1) Submit a notarized Rental Property Registration Form and a notarized Self-Inspection Checklist along with a copy of the property's Certificate of Occupancy. 2) Pay the registration fee (typically $100 for a two-year term). 3) Upon approval, the Building Department issues a unique rental registration number which must be renewed every two years.