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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Livingston County, NY

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term rentals are regulated locally across Livingston County: towns like Avon and Geneseo permit STRs only with a local permit and require registration in the Livingston County registry per NY Real Property Law Article 12‑D (§447‑c). Town standards require compliance with the NY State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, smoke/CO detectors, posted evacuation procedures, display of permit/registry numbers in advertisements, and specific parking and occupancy standards.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Register the unit in the Livingston County short‑term rental County Registry (per NY RPL §447‑c) and obtain the registry number; 2) Submit a short‑term rental permit application to the local municipality’s Code Enforcement Officer (including application form, signatures, fee, and site plan); 3) Undergo a property inspection; permits typically run for two years and require renewal and display of the permit/registry number.

Official Resources

Official Livingston County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Livingston County, NY?
Short-term rentals are regulated locally across Livingston County: towns like Avon and Geneseo permit STRs only with a local permit and require registration in the Livingston County registry per NY Real Property Law Article 12‑D (§447‑c). Town standards require compliance with the NY State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, smoke/CO detectors, posted evacuation procedures, display of permit/registry numbers in advertisements, and specific parking and occupancy standards.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Livingston County?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Livingston County. 1) Register the unit in the Livingston County short‑term rental County Registry (per NY RPL §447‑c) and obtain the registry number; 2) Submit a short‑term rental permit application to the local municipality’s Code Enforcement Officer (including application form, signatures, fee, and site plan); 3) Undergo a property inspection; permits typically run for two years and require renewal and display of the permit/registry number.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Livingston County?
1) Register the unit in the Livingston County short‑term rental County Registry (per NY RPL §447‑c) and obtain the registry number; 2) Submit a short‑term rental permit application to the local municipality’s Code Enforcement Officer (including application form, signatures, fee, and site plan); 3) Undergo a property inspection; permits typically run for two years and require renewal and display of the permit/registry number.

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