Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lake Placid, NY

Short-term rentals are restricted by annual day caps (90 days in the Village, 120 days in the Town of North Elba). Occupancy is limited to 2 times the number of bedrooms plus 2 additional guests. Owners must provide a local contact available 24/7 within 60 minutes of the property and register for the Essex County occupancy tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lake Placid. 1. Submit a completed application form to the Enforcement Officer along with the annual permit fee and proof of Essex County Occupancy Tax registration. 2. Provide a notarized affidavit certifying compliance with safety standards (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers, and building code). 3. The Enforcement Officer will review the application within 30 days to issue or deny the permit, which is valid for two years with an annual fee and certification filing.

1. Submit a completed application form to the Enforcement Officer along with the annual permit fee and proof of Essex County Occupancy Tax registration. 2. Provide a notarized affidavit certifying compliance with safety standards (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers, and building code). 3. The Enforcement Officer will review the application within 30 days to issue or deny the permit, which is valid for two years with an annual fee and certification filing.