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Auburn, NY STR Regulations 2026 | HostReady

Auburn, NY

Short-Term Rental Regulations

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90

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The City of Auburn, New York does not have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance separate from its zoning and housing code. STRs are addressed within Chapter 305 (Zoning) and Chapter 182 (Housing Standards) of the Auburn Code. Zoning was amended in 2022 (Ordinance No. 2-2022). Operators must comply with the New York State Department of State STR regulations and collect applicable state and county sales tax. For STR-specific zoning interpretations or permit requirements, contact the Auburn Code Enforcement office directly.

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Legislative Activity

With short-term rental ordinance approved, now City of Auburn moves to implement and enforce it

Short-term rentals, after years of heated debate, are now a part of the City of Auburn’s laws.

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At a Glance

Last verified todayVerified from 7 sources

STR License

No

Tax Rate

9%

Potential Fines

Up to $5,000

Full Requirements

Signage Required

Yes

Potential Fines

$250 to $5,000

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Auburn, NY Regulations Guide

The City of Auburn, New York does not have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance separate from its zoning and housing code. STRs are addressed within Chapter 305 (Zoning) and Chapter 182 (Housing Standards) of the Auburn Code. Zoning was amended in 2022 (Ordinance No. 2-2022). Operators must comply with the New York State Department of State STR regulations and collect applicable state and county sales tax. For STR-specific zoning interpretations or permit requirements, contact the Auburn Code Enforcement office directly.

Licensing and Permits

Auburn does not currently require a specific short-term rental license to operate.

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Tax rates, platform collection details, occupancy limits, operational requirements, and more.

Compiled from 7 official government sources and continuously monitored for changes. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

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Citation receipts

15 cited facts for Auburn

15 single source

Every published fact below is taken from the city's own ordinance text. Quotes are verbatim — click through to the source to read them on the issuing authority's page.

accommodation_tax_rate5%
verified 1 month ago
“The Cayuga County Hotel Room Occupancy Tax Law provides that a tax at the rate of five percent is paid upon the rent for every occupancy of a room or rooms in a hotel in the County”
cayugacounty.gov →
Airbnb collects taxYes
verified 3 days ago
“A booking service that facilitates the sale of a short-term rental unit occupancy located within New York State must register with the Tax Department as a New York State sales tax vendor, and is responsible for collecting New York State and local sales tax and if applicable, the unit fee, on all sales of short-term rental unit occupancies it facilitates for an operator.”
tax.ny.gov →
Annual night cap3
verified 2 months ago
“There is an exemption to the registration requirement for an operator that rents out their own property for 3 or fewer days a year.”
tax.ny.gov →
county_tax_rate5%
verified 1 month ago
“The Cayuga County Hotel Room Occupancy Tax Law provides that a tax at the rate of five percent is paid upon the rent for every occupancy of a room or rooms in a hotel in the County”
cayugacounty.gov →
License nameCertificate of Authority to Collect Hotel Room Occupancy Tax
verified 2 months ago
“Certificate of Registration & Application for Certificate of Authority to Collect Hotel Room Occupancy Tax (PDF)”
cayugacounty.gov →
Local tax5%
verified 2 months ago
“The Cayuga County Hotel Room Occupancy Tax Law provides that a tax at the rate of five percent is paid upon the rent for every occupancy of a room or rooms in a hotel in the County”
cayugacounty.gov →
Lodging tax rate5%
verified 2 months ago
“The Cayuga County Hotel Room Occupancy Tax Law provides that a tax at the rate of five percent is paid upon the rent for every occupancy of a room or rooms in a hotel in the County”
cayugacounty.gov →
Maximum fine$5,000
verified 2 months ago
“$50 per return for not paying the registration fee, if applicable, up to $5,000 in a calendar year”
tax.ny.gov →
Minimum fine$250
verified 2 months ago
“$250 for each calendar year you do not register”
tax.ny.gov →
Signage requiredYes
verified 2 months ago
“Certificates of Authority shall be prominently displayed by the operator in such manner that it may be seen and come to the notice of all occupants and person seeking occupancy.”
cayugacounty.gov →
special_district_tax_rate5%
verified 1 month ago
“The Cayuga County Hotel Room Occupancy Tax Law provides that a tax at the rate of five percent is paid upon the rent for every occupancy of a room or rooms in a hotel in the County”
cayugacounty.gov →
tax_filing_deadline_day20
verified 1 month ago
“1stApril 20January 1 through March 312ndJuly 20April 1 through June 303rdOctober 20July 1 through September 304thJanuary 20October 1 through December 31”
cayugacounty.gov →
tax_registration_urlhttps://newyorkbusinessexpress.ny.gov/
verified 3 days ago
“A booking service or operator required to register as a sales tax vendor that is not already registered may do so using New York Business Express.”
tax.ny.gov →
tax_submission_frequencyquarterly
verified 1 month ago
“A booking service or operator registered for sales tax purposes in New York State must file sales and use tax returns and remit the tax due quarterly, part-quarterly (monthly), or annually with the department by the due date”
tax.ny.gov →
Where to applyhttps://www.businessexpress.ny.gov/
verified 2 months ago
“A booking service or operator required to register as a sales tax vendor that is not already registered may do so using New York Business Express.”
tax.ny.gov →