Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Long Beach, NY

No — Airbnb-style short-term rentals are not allowed in Long Beach, NY. The municipal code defines 'transient rental property' as any dwelling or portion thereof rented for less than 28 days and expressly prohibits such use; legally operating hotels are exempt. The code prohibits all advertising of transient rentals and establishes a legal presumption of transient use if a unit is offered for stays under 28 days. Violations carry tiered fines up to $30,000 and potential imprisonment for repeat offenses. The ban applies to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), not just Airbnb. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

The municipal code defines 'transient rental property' as any dwelling or portion thereof rented for less than 28 days and expressly prohibits such use; legally operating hotels are exempt. The code prohibits all advertising of transient rentals and establishes a legal presumption of transient use if a unit is offered for stays under 28 days. Violations carry tiered fines up to $30,000 and potential imprisonment for repeat offenses.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Long Beach.

No. Because Long Beach, NY prohibits this type of short-term rental, the ban covers Vrbo just as it covers Airbnb and Booking.com — switching platforms does not change the legal status. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Long Beach 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 Long Beach. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.