Queens falls under New York City's Local Law 18 (2022) short-term rental registration requirements administered by the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE). Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are heavily restricted in NYC: hosts must be permanent occupants of the dwelling unit and must remain present during the rental with a maximum of two paying guests at a time. Entire-unit rentals are prohibited across all residential building types. Hosts must register with OSE and obtain a registration number before listing on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. The application fee is $145 (non-refundable). Rent-stabilized units, rent-controlled units, and NYCHA apartments are completely barred from STR registration. Building owners can also opt their properties onto a Prohibited Buildings List. The only exception for entire-unit short-term rentals is legally classified Class B multiple dwellings (hotels, lodging houses, etc.), which are exempt from the registration requirement. Booking platforms are legally prohibited from processing transactions for unregistered listings.
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At a Glance
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STR License
Yes
Primary Residence
Yes
Enforcement
High
Tax Rate
8.5%
Potential Fines
Up to $5,000
Permit Status
Accepting
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Queens, NY Regulations Guide
Queens falls under New York City's Local Law 18 (2022) short-term rental registration requirements administered by the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE). Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are heavily restricted in NYC: hosts must be permanent occupants of the dwelling unit and must remain present during the rental with a maximum of two paying guests at a time. Entire-unit rentals are prohibited across all residential building types. Hosts must register with OSE and obtain a registration number before listing on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. The application fee is $145 (non-refundable). Rent-stabilized units, rent-controlled units, and NYCHA apartments are completely barred from STR registration. Building owners can also opt their properties onto a Prohibited Buildings List. The only exception for entire-unit short-term rentals is legally classified Class B multiple dwellings (hotels, lodging houses, etc.), which are exempt from the registration requirement. Booking platforms are legally prohibited from processing transactions for unregistered listings.
Licensing and Permits
Queens requires hosts to obtain an STR license or permit before listing their property on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. An inspection is required as part of the permitting process.
Enforcement
Queens has high enforcement of STR regulations. Operating without proper licensing or failing to comply with local regulations can result in citations, fines, and potential loss of your permit.
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