Short-Term Rental Regulations
in St. James, NY

Non-owner-occupied residential dwellings must be registered with the Town; the property must be rented in its entirety with no partitions for multiple units. Suffolk County requires registration for occupancy tax collection and remittance for rentals under 30 days.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in St. James. 1. Register the non-owner-occupied dwelling with the Town of Smithtown Rental Property Registry and pay the $100 annual fee. 2. Register with the Suffolk County Comptroller to obtain a Certificate of Authority for occupancy tax collection and remittance.

1. Register the non-owner-occupied dwelling with the Town of Smithtown Rental Property Registry and pay the $100 annual fee. 2. Register with the Suffolk County Comptroller to obtain a Certificate of Authority for occupancy tax collection and remittance.