Do I need a license to operate a short-term rental in Cayuga County, NY?

Yes, Cayuga County requires an STR license or permit to operate a short-term rental.

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Cayuga County, NY

Short-Term Rental Regulations

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License

Required

Max fine

$500

We reviewed the published sources for Cayuga County, NY and have not yet confirmed a citable city-level short-term-rental ordinance.
What applies: NY state lodging tax 4%; a state-level registration IS required.
NY signed STR legislation Dec 2024 authorizing county-level registries.
State sales tax 4% plus county rates.
NYC has strict restrictions (Local Law 18).
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Legislative Activity

Fair Haven Adopts Short-Term Rental Rules with Three-Permit Cap

Fair Haven has adopted a new short-term rental law limiting each property owner to three permits, rejecting an earlier proposal to cap rentals and use a lottery system.

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At a Glance

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STR License

Yes

Potential Fines

Up to $500

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3 verified answers for Cayuga County, each backed by a citation

License required
Maximum fine
Signage required

Full Requirements

Signage Required

Yes

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Cayuga County, NY Regulations Guide

Licensing and Permits

Cayuga County requires hosts to obtain an STR license or permit before listing their property on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO.

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

Compiled from 12 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

9 cited facts for Cayuga County

Every fact below is taken from the issuing authority's own text. Open a quote to read it verbatim, or follow the source to read it on their page.

Licensing

2 facts

License requiredYes
tax.ny.gov
checked 1 month ago
›Read the wording
“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.”
Where to applybusinessexpress.ny.gov ↗
tax.ny.gov
checked 2 months ago
›Read the wording
“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.”

Taxes

3 facts

You must file the tax yourselfNo
tax.ny.gov
checked 1 month ago
›Read the wording
“This form certifies that the booking service, not the operator, will collect and remit sales tax and any applicable unit fees on sales of short-term rental unit occupancy that it facilitates for the operator.”
How often tax is filedquarterly
tax.ny.gov
checked 1 month ago
›Read the wording
“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”
Where to register for taxnybusinessexpress.ny.gov ↗

What you have to provide

3 facts

Insurance minimum$300, 000
legislation.nysenate.gov
checked 1 month ago
›Read the wording
“is insured by an insurer licensed to write insurance in this state or procured by a duly licensed excess line broker pursuant to section two thousand one hundred eighteen of the insurance law for [at least the ] a minimum of three hundred thousand dollars value of the dwelling”
Signage requiredYes
legislation.nysenate.gov
checked 1 month ago
›Read the wording
“(c) includes a conspicuously posted evacuation diagram identifying all means of egress from the unit and the building in which it is located;”
Fire extinguisher requiredYes

Enforcement

1 fact

Maximum fine$500
legislation.nysenate.gov
checked 1 month ago
›Read the wording
“For each subsequent violation, a fine of up to five hundred dollars per day shall may be imposed by the county within which the applicable short-term rental unit is located or by the multi-county registry that includes such county.”