Short-Term Rental Regulations
in New York County, DC

Airbnb listings are allowed in New York County, DC, but with restrictions. In New York City (New York County), hosts must stay in the same unit as guests, limit guests to two, and ensure guests have access to all exits; rentals of entire units for fewer than 30 days are prohibited. In the District of Columbia, short-term rentals are allowed in any neighborhood provided the host obtains a valid Short-Term or Vacation Rental License. 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.

In New York City (New York County), hosts must stay in the same unit as guests, limit guests to two, and ensure guests have access to all exits; rentals of entire units for fewer than 30 days are prohibited. In the District of Columbia, short-term rentals are allowed in any neighborhood provided the host obtains a valid Short-Term or Vacation Rental License.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in New York County. For NYC: Register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) via the online portal, ensuring the host resides in the unit and limits guests to two. For DC: Apply for a Short-Term or Vacation Rental License through the DLCP's online licensing system.

For NYC: Register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) via the online portal, ensuring the host resides in the unit and limits guests to two. For DC: Apply for a Short-Term or Vacation Rental License through the DLCP's online licensing system.

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