Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lake Clear, NY

Franklin County treats 'vacation rentals' and 'personal residences' used for lodging as taxable transient accommodations. Operators must register for occupancy-tax purposes, collect a 5% room occupancy tax on per-diem rates (excluding permanent residents), identify properties by tax ID or 911 address, and maintain records for seven years.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lake Clear. 1) File a registration application with the Franklin County Treasurer within 30 days of starting operations, identifying the property by tax ID or 911 address. 2) Obtain a certificate of authority from the Treasurer within 5 days to collect the 5% occupancy tax. 3) File tax returns following the New York State sales-tax schedule and maintain occupancy records for seven years.

1) File a registration application with the Franklin County Treasurer within 30 days of starting operations, identifying the property by tax ID or 911 address. 2) Obtain a certificate of authority from the Treasurer within 5 days to collect the 5% occupancy tax. 3) File tax returns following the New York State sales-tax schedule and maintain occupancy records for seven years.