Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Watkins Glen, NY

Short-term rentals (STRs) are limited to a cap of 8% of total residential units in the Village. Operations require a 24-hour local contact reachable within 30 minutes, a maximum occupancy of 10 people per unit, off-street parking, and adherence to quiet hours after 10:00 PM.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Watkins Glen. 1. Submit a special use permit application including a site plan, proof of property/liability insurance, and a Schuyler County Certificate of Authority to Collect Occupancy Tax. 2. Undergo a property inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer. 3. Obtain approval per Article 42; permits are valid for 24 months and must be renewed prior to expiration.

1. Submit a special use permit application including a site plan, proof of property/liability insurance, and a Schuyler County Certificate of Authority to Collect Occupancy Tax. 2. Undergo a property inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer. 3. Obtain approval per Article 42; permits are valid for 24 months and must be renewed prior to expiration.