Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Kings County, NY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Kings County, NY, but with restrictions. Hosts must register with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) under Local Law 18; hosts must stay in the same unit as guests (primary-residence requirement) and are limited to no more than two guests. Renting an entire apartment or home for fewer than 30 days is prohibited in permanent residential buildings, as are rentals in NYCHA, rent-controlled, rent-stabilized, and SRO units. 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.

Hosts must register with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) under Local Law 18; hosts must stay in the same unit as guests (primary-residence requirement) and are limited to no more than two guests. Renting an entire apartment or home for fewer than 30 days is prohibited in permanent residential buildings, as are rentals in NYCHA, rent-controlled, rent-stabilized, and SRO units.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Kings County. 1) Create or sign in with an NYC.ID and submit a Short-Term Hosts’ Registration application via the OSE Portal (https://strr-portal.ose.nyc.gov). 2) Confirm the unit is not on the Prohibited Buildings List and complete the online application to receive a unique registration number. 3) Provide all required information in the portal for verification by booking platforms.

1) Create or sign in with an NYC.ID and submit a Short-Term Hosts’ Registration application via the OSE Portal (https://strr-portal.ose.nyc.gov). 2) Confirm the unit is not on the Prohibited Buildings List and complete the online application to receive a unique registration number. 3) Provide all required information in the portal for verification by booking platforms.

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