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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Wellsville, NY

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Residential rental properties (including dwelling units offered for temporary/transient occupancy) must be registered with the Village Code Enforcement Office prior to renting; hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, parsonages, hospitals and licensed nursing homes are explicitly exempt. Registration requires owner and agent contact information, street address and Allegany County tax map number, number of bedrooms and occupant limits, and fire-protection/smoke & CO detector information.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Obtain and complete the Village “Residential Rental Property Registration Form” with required owner/agent, property address/tax map, bedroom and fire-protection details. 2) File the form in writing with the Village Code Enforcement Office and pay the registration fee (ranging from $25 to $100 based on unit count). 3) Notify the Code Enforcement Office immediately of any changes in ownership or unit counts; updated registration is required upon transfer of title.

Official Resources

Official Wellsville STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Wellsville, NY?
Residential rental properties (including dwelling units offered for temporary/transient occupancy) must be registered with the Village Code Enforcement Office prior to renting; hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, parsonages, hospitals and licensed nursing homes are explicitly exempt. Registration requires owner and agent contact information, street address and Allegany County tax map number, number of bedrooms and occupant limits, and fire-protection/smoke & CO detector information.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Wellsville?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Wellsville. 1) Obtain and complete the Village “Residential Rental Property Registration Form” with required owner/agent, property address/tax map, bedroom and fire-protection details. 2) File the form in writing with the Village Code Enforcement Office and pay the registration fee (ranging from $25 to $100 based on unit count). 3) Notify the Code Enforcement Office immediately of any changes in ownership or unit counts; updated registration is required upon transfer of title.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Wellsville?
1) Obtain and complete the Village “Residential Rental Property Registration Form” with required owner/agent, property address/tax map, bedroom and fire-protection details. 2) File the form in writing with the Village Code Enforcement Office and pay the registration fee (ranging from $25 to $100 based on unit count). 3) Notify the Code Enforcement Office immediately of any changes in ownership or unit counts; updated registration is required upon transfer of title.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction