Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Westhampton Beach, NY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Westhampton Beach, NY, but with restrictions. Summer rentals are limited to 120 days per year if registered as seasonal use; leases and garbage disposal acknowledgments are required. Bed-and-breakfasts must be owner-occupied principal residences, limited to five guest bedrooms with a maximum of two adults per room, and guests cannot stay more than seven consecutive nights. 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.

Summer rentals are limited to 120 days per year if registered as seasonal use; leases and garbage disposal acknowledgments are required. Bed-and-breakfasts must be owner-occupied principal residences, limited to five guest bedrooms with a maximum of two adults per room, and guests cannot stay more than seven consecutive nights.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Westhampton Beach. For summer rentals, submit the Summer Rental Application to the Building & Zoning Department with a filing fee ($150 for <30 days, $250 for 30+ days), a copy of the lease, and a garbage acknowledgment. For bed-and-breakfasts, file an application with the Building Inspector, pay the required fee, and pass an inspection to receive a one-year permit that must be posted conspicuously.

For summer rentals, submit the Summer Rental Application to the Building & Zoning Department with a filing fee ($150 for <30 days, $250 for 30+ days), a copy of the lease, and a garbage acknowledgment. For bed-and-breakfasts, file an application with the Building Inspector, pay the required fee, and pass an inspection to receive a one-year permit that must be posted conspicuously.

Vrbo is permitted in Westhampton Beach, 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 Westhampton Beach 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 Westhampton Beach. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.