Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Kent, NY

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.