New York City Airbnb license and short-term rental permit requirements
New York City requires short-term rental registration and places strict limits on rentals under 30 days, including host-presence and occupancy rules.
Quick answer
New York City hosts should treat the current status as Registration required; under-30-day rentals tightly limited. Before publishing or renewing a listing, confirm the exact address with NYC Office of Special Enforcement, review the official source, and prepare the tax, zoning, renewal, and document items below.
Agency and application link
Primary agency: NYC Office of Special Enforcement
Open official sourceCost, renewal, and tax notes
Cost
Confirm current registration fees and any renewal or amendment costs through NYC's registration source.
Renewal
Keep registration current and update host, unit, or listing-platform details when they change.
Tax
Confirm NYC and New York State hotel or occupancy tax duties and platform collection treatment.
Zoning and occupancy note
Under-30-day stays are highly restricted. Verify host presence, guest count, dwelling type, and prohibited-building issues before listing.
Documents to gather
- Short-term rental registration application
- Host identity and residence details
- Unit and building information
- Listing platform details
- Owner or lease authority where applicable
Fine and operating risk
NYC can block platform transactions and impose penalties for unregistered or unlawful short-term rentals.