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New York City, NY short-term-rental rules
New York City requires short-term-rental hosts to register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) under Local Law 18, and prohibits booking platforms from processing transactions for unregistered listings.
What does New York City, NY require?
New York City requires short-term-rental hosts to register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) under Local Law 18, and prohibits booking platforms from processing transactions for unregistered listings.
How much is the New York City permit fee?
$145 application fee for registration, due when the application is submitted. The fee is non-refundable.
How often do I renew?
The registration term is four years (OSE doubled it from two years to four years in its final rules).
What else should I know?
- Rentals of 30 consecutive days or more, and units in City-approved Class B multiple dwellings, are exempt from the registration requirement.
- OSE final rules took effect March 6, 2023.
Source: NYC Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement — final rules governing STR registration (Local Law 18). Verified as of July 4, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the current requirement with your city before you submit.
New York City, NY short-term-rental permit questions
- Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in New York City, NY?
- New York City requires short-term-rental hosts to register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) under Local Law 18, and prohibits booking platforms from processing transactions for unregistered listings.
- How much does a New York City short-term-rental permit cost?
- $145 application fee for registration, due when the application is submitted. The fee is non-refundable.
- How often do I renew my New York City short-term-rental registration?
- The registration term is four years (OSE doubled it from two years to four years in its final rules).
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