Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mattituck, NY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Mattituck, NY, but with restrictions. Town of Southold prohibits 'transient rental properties' defined as dwellings rented for less than 14 nights; hotel/motel and licensed bed & breakfasts are excepted. Additionally, Suffolk County requires operators of lodging rented for less than 30 days to register and collect a 5.5% occupancy tax. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Town of Southold prohibits 'transient rental properties' defined as dwellings rented for less than 14 nights; hotel/motel and licensed bed & breakfasts are excepted. Additionally, Suffolk County requires operators of lodging rented for less than 30 days to register and collect a 5.5% occupancy tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Mattituck. 1) Submit the Town of Southold Rental Permit Application and $300 fee to the Building Department. 2) Arrange a safety inspection by a Town Code Enforcement Official or provide certification from a licensed architect/engineer. 3) Renew the permit every two years.

1) Submit the Town of Southold Rental Permit Application and $300 fee to the Building Department. 2) Arrange a safety inspection by a Town Code Enforcement Official or provide certification from a licensed architect/engineer. 3) Renew the permit every two years.

Vrbo is permitted in Mattituck, NY under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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