Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fishers Island, NY

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Fishers Island, NY, but operators must obtain a permit before listing. Transient rentals (less than 14 nights) are permitted on Fishers Island as it is expressly excepted from the Town of Southold’s general prohibition. All units must have a valid certificate of occupancy, comply with NYS fire and building codes (including smoke/CO detectors), and display the Town rental permit number in all advertising. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Transient rentals (less than 14 nights) are permitted on Fishers Island as it is expressly excepted from the Town of Southold’s general prohibition. All units must have a valid certificate of occupancy, comply with NYS fire and building codes (including smoke/CO detectors), and display the Town rental permit number in all advertising.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fishers Island. 1) Submit a completed Town of Southold Rental Permit Application with the $300 fee and a valid Certificate of Occupancy. 2) Schedule and pass a safety inspection by the Town Code Enforcement Official or provide a certified inspection report from a NYS-licensed architect, engineer, or home inspector. 3) Submit a notarized owner affidavit; permits are valid for 24 months and require renewal 90 days before expiration.

1) Submit a completed Town of Southold Rental Permit Application with the $300 fee and a valid Certificate of Occupancy. 2) Schedule and pass a safety inspection by the Town Code Enforcement Official or provide a certified inspection report from a NYS-licensed architect, engineer, or home inspector. 3) Submit a notarized owner affidavit; permits are valid for 24 months and require renewal 90 days before expiration.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Fishers Island, NY, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform. A permit is required before you list on Vrbo or any other platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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