Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Yonkers, NY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Yonkers, NY, but with restrictions. Yonkers regulates transient lodging through Chapter 39 (Hotel Licensing); facilities defined as 'hotels' offering transient lodging must be licensed. Zoning definitions include 'boarding, lodging or rooming houses' and define transient occupancy as sharing a dwelling unit in a nonpermanent status for not more than 30 days. 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.

Yonkers regulates transient lodging through Chapter 39 (Hotel Licensing); facilities defined as 'hotels' offering transient lodging must be licensed. Zoning definitions include 'boarding, lodging or rooming houses' and define transient occupancy as sharing a dwelling unit in a nonpermanent status for not more than 30 days.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Yonkers. 1) Submit a written hotel license application on forms provided by the Office of Licensing; 2) Provide certificates of insurance ($1M per occurrence/$2M aggregate) and proof of NYS workers’ compensation; 3) Pay the application fee ($100 plus $10 per room) and await issuance by the Director.

1) Submit a written hotel license application on forms provided by the Office of Licensing; 2) Provide certificates of insurance ($1M per occurrence/$2M aggregate) and proof of NYS workers’ compensation; 3) Pay the application fee ($100 plus $10 per room) and await issuance by the Director.

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