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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Kings County, NY

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

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.

How to Obtain a Permit

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.

Official Resources

Official Kings County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Kings County, NY?
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.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Kings County?
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.
How do I get a short-term rental permit 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.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction