Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Kent, NY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Kent, NY, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are defined in the Town of Kent zoning code and may operate only under a town short-term rental permit; permits are annual and require compliance with occupancy limits and bedroom counts as determined by the Building Department and Board of Health, posting of occupancy loads, and annual fire inspections. 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.

Short-term rentals are defined in the Town of Kent zoning code and may operate only under a town short-term rental permit; permits are annual and require compliance with occupancy limits and bedroom counts as determined by the Building Department and Board of Health, posting of occupancy loads, and annual fire inspections.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Kent. 1) Submit a short-term rental permit application to the Town of Kent Building Department/Town Clerk (the application/renewal must be signed by all persons with an ownership interest). 2) Schedule and pass required inspections (annual fire inspection and Building Department/Board of Health occupancy/bedroom count verification) and provide required owner contact information. 3) Pay any stated/authorized renewable permit fee and renew the permit annually. The permit is valid for one calendar year and must be renewed to continue operation; transfer to a new owner requires the new owner to register/update the short-term rental with the Town.

1) Submit a short-term rental permit application to the Town of Kent Building Department/Town Clerk (the application/renewal must be signed by all persons with an ownership interest). 2) Schedule and pass required inspections (annual fire inspection and Building Department/Board of Health occupancy/bedroom count verification) and provide required owner contact information. 3) Pay any stated/authorized renewable permit fee and renew the permit annually. The permit is valid for one calendar year and must be renewed to continue operation; transfer to a new owner requires the new owner to register/update the short-term rental with the Town.

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