Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Rochester, NY

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Rochester, NY because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No official city or county regulations regarding occupancy limits, primary-residence rules, caps, or zoning restrictions for short-term rentals were located. Monroe County officially opted out of the New York State short-term rental registry in December 2025, resulting in no local registration requirements. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No official city or county regulations regarding occupancy limits, primary-residence rules, caps, or zoning restrictions for short-term rentals were located. Monroe County officially opted out of the New York State short-term rental registry in December 2025, resulting in no local registration requirements.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Rochester, NY for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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