Legal Status
Highly restricted: generally only hosted stays with the permanent occupant present and no more than two paying guests can qualify.
Local Law 18 defines covered short-term rental as fewer than 30 consecutive days in a private dwelling or Class A dwelling unit.
This guide separates New York City permission to operate from tax registration, private property restrictions, and ongoing renewal obligations.
New York City Rules at a Glance
- Jurisdiction
- City of New York City
- Legal status
- Highly restricted: generally only hosted stays with the permanent occupant present and no more than two paying guests can qualify.
- Required approval
- New York City Short-Term Rental Registration
- Government fee
- $145 nonrefundable registration application fee.
- Term / renewal
- Registration is valid for up to four years, or for a tenant no later than the demonstrated lease end.
- Primary residence
- The applicant must be a natural person and permanent occupant who stays in the same unit with guests.
- Inspection
- The unit must be legally approved for residential and sleeping use and free of disqualifying violations.
Eligibility & Zoning
Entire-unit stays under 30 days are generally illegal in permanent residential buildings; prohibited and rent-regulated units cannot register.
Confirm the government boundary
RequiredVerify that the property is governed by New York City, not a neighboring city or county authority.
Test the residency or occupancy rule
RequiredThe applicant must be a natural person and permanent occupant who stays in the same unit with guests.
Check zoning and private restrictions
RequiredEntire-unit stays under 30 days are generally illegal in permanent residential buildings; prohibited and rent-regulated units cannot register.
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New York City Short-Term Rental Registration Overview
Review the high-level stages here, then use the dedicated application guide for the complete submission sequence and annotated screenshots.
- 1
Confirm the host and stay can qualify
Reject entire-unit, more-than-two-guest, rent-regulated, prohibited-building, and illegal sleeping-space plans.
- 2
Enter the host and building address information
Use the host’s permanent-occupancy address and the exact building and unit identifiers requested by OSE.
- 3
Disclose and associate every listing
Identify each booking service and listing URL or identifier that will use the registration.
- 4
Upload identity and occupancy documents
Upload the required government identification and current permanent-occupancy proofs from accepted categories.
- 5
Certify the application and maintain compliance
Complete the required acknowledgements, submit the registration, then post the certificate and retain transaction records.
Documents to Prepare
Government-issued identification
RequiredUse the current form, file format, and document date requested by the issuing authority.
Two acceptable proofs of permanent occupancy from different categories
RequiredUse the current form, file format, and document date requested by the issuing authority.
Lease or occupancy documents when applicable
RequiredUse the current form, file format, and document date requested by the issuing authority.
Every booking-service name and listing identifier or URL
RequiredUse the current form, file format, and document date requested by the issuing authority.
Operating Rules After Approval
Remain in the same unit and maintain a common household with no more than two paying guests.
RequiredKeep evidence in the property compliance record and update it when the government account changes.
Do not offer an entire home or apartment for fewer than 30 days.
RequiredKeep evidence in the property compliance record and update it when the government account changes.
Display the registration and exit diagram and retain transaction records for seven years.
RequiredKeep evidence in the property compliance record and update it when the government account changes.
Government approval does not override private restrictions
A license or registration does not cancel a lease, HOA, condominium, mortgage, or insurance restriction.
Taxes, Renewal & Enforcement
- Tax layer
- New York sales tax, local sales tax, the NYC $1.50 daily unit fee, and City hotel occupancy tax can apply independently of registration.
- Filing
- Booking services collect covered state taxes; direct operators may need vendor registration, collection, filing, certificates, and records.
- Renewal
- Renew before expiration and report listing or application changes to OSE.
- Deadline
- Register and associate every listing before accepting a short-term booking.
- Enforcement
- Illegal entire-unit, excess-guest, unregistered, prohibited-building, or false-application activity can lead to denial, revocation, penalties, and listing removal.
Detailed Registration Guide
Use the task page when you are ready to prepare and submit the New York City application.
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Confirm eligibility before paying
RequiredEntire-unit stays under 30 days are generally illegal in permanent residential buildings; prohibited and rent-regulated units cannot register.
Prepare the government application
RequiredOrganize every document needed for the New York City Short-Term Rental Registration.
Track operating and renewal proof
RequiredRenew before expiration and report listing or application changes to OSE.
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Sources
Review the official New York and New York City sources used for every rule and step in this guide.
- 1Sales Tax on Short-Term Rental Unit Occupancy
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Sales tax, booking-service, operator, registration, certificate, recordkeeping, and New York City unit-fee guidance.
- 2Tips for Hosting a Legal Short-Term Rental
New York City Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement
Eligibility, permanent occupancy, hosted-only rules, guest limit, prohibited buildings, application fee, documents, and registration guidance.
- 3Short-Term Rental Registration Portal
New York City Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement
Official portal for host registration and prohibited-building applications.
- 4Final Rules Governing Registration and Requirements for Short-Term Rentals
New York City Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement
Registration, certificate posting, exit diagrams, listing disclosure, record retention, corrections, transfer, revocation, and penalty rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are short-term rentals legal in New York City?
Highly restricted: generally only hosted stays with the permanent occupant present and no more than two paying guests can qualify.
What approval is required in New York City?
New York City Short-Term Rental Registration. Register and associate every listing before accepting a short-term booking.
Is a primary residence required in New York City?
The applicant must be a natural person and permanent occupant who stays in the same unit with guests.
Does a platform collect every New York City tax?
New York sales tax, local sales tax, the NYC $1.50 daily unit fee, and City hotel occupancy tax can apply independently of registration. Booking services collect covered state taxes; direct operators may need vendor registration, collection, filing, certificates, and records.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Regulations and agency procedures can change. Confirm the current requirement with the linked government office before operating or submitting an application.