Ontario County, NY STR Regulations 2026 | HostReady

Ontario County, NY

Short-Term Rental Regulations

Low Risk Market

Risk Score

Max fine

$500

We reviewed the published sources for Ontario 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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2 verified answers for Ontario County, each backed by a citation

Maximum fine
Inspection required

Full Requirements

Inspection Required

Yes

Potential Fines

Up to $500

Potential fines

Building & Fire Code

Building Inspection

Yes

Fire Extinguisher

Yes

The full Ontario County rulebook

In Ontario County, fines reach $500 per violation.

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Ontario County, NY Regulations Guide

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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

8 cited facts for Ontario 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.

Taxes

3 facts

You must file the tax yourselfNo
tax.ny.gov
checked 1 day 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 day 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 taxbusinessexpress.ny.gov ↗
tax.ny.gov
checked 1 day 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.”

What you have to provide

4 facts

Inspection requiredYes
ontariocountyny.gov
checked 1 day ago
›Read the wording
“The regulations will continue to require a short term rental permit, owner certification and CEO inspection regarding health and safety provisions such as allowable occupancy given room size and emergency egress, off-street parking, and septic capacity if applicable; and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.”
Insurance minimum$300, 000
legislation.nysenate.gov
checked 1 day 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 value of the dwelling, plus a minimum of three hundred thousand dollars coverage for third party claims of property damage or bodily injury that arise out of the operation of a short-term rental unit.”

Enforcement

1 fact

Maximum fine$500
legislation.nysenate.gov
checked 1 day ago
›Read the wording
“For each subsequent violation, a fine of up to five hundred dollars per day shall be imposed.”