Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Denning, NY?
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Denning's 2019 zoning law permits short-term rentals (rentals under 30 days, owner not present) only by special permit in all three districts (Hamlet, Rural, Provincial). Operators need an annually renewed special permit with an annual inspection, on-site-only parking, a posted 911 sign and owner contact info, guest records, insurance, and must observe quiet hours (10 p.m. to 9 a.m.). After approval the owner must give neighbors within 250 feet a 24-hour phone number for someone who can respond on-site within one hour. Violations carry fines up to 250 dollars per day.
What the rules say in Denning
- Short-term rentals (under 30 days, owner not occupying) permitted by special permit in Hamlet, Rural and Provincial districts (Zoning Law sec. 530; Appendix A Use Schedule)
- Special permit required with annual renewal and annual inspection; permit fee set by the Town Board
- On-site parking only; a 911 sign posted at the driveway; guest records kept and available to Code Enforcement
- Owner affidavit of performance standards: guest limit, parking, quiet hours 10 p.m. to 9 a.m., no outdoor amplified music
- Proof of insurance for transient occupancy required; violation is an offense with a fine up to 250 dollars per day
Sources: Town of Denning Zoning Law (2019), sec. 530 and Appendix A Use Schedule; Town of Denning Zoning department page. Last reviewed 2026-07.
How short-term rentals are regulated in New York
- New York has no single statewide short-term-rental ban. Towns, villages, and cities set their own rules through local ordinances and zoning, so rules can differ sharply between neighboring municipalities in the same county.
- Short stays in New York are generally subject to state and local sales tax, and many counties add a local occupancy (hotel/motel) tax, often collected by the booking platform on the host's behalf.
- Common local controls include permits or registration, primary-residence requirements, and zoning limits on which districts allow short-term use. In New York, a town and a village inside it can each have their own rule.
- Rules change. An ordinance can be added or amended at any time. Always confirm the current rule with the municipality before listing.
Denning short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Denning, NY?
Denning's 2019 zoning law permits short-term rentals (rentals under 30 days, owner not present) only by special permit in all three districts (Hamlet, Rural, Provincial). Operators need an annually renewed special permit with an annual inspection, on-site-only parking, a posted 911 sign and owner contact info, guest records, insurance, and must observe quiet hours (10 p.m. to 9 a.m.). After approval the owner must give neighbors within 250 feet a 24-hour phone number for someone who can respond on-site within one hour. Violations carry fines up to 250 dollars per day.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Denning?
Short-term rentals (under 30 days, owner not occupying) permitted by special permit in Hamlet, Rural and Provincial districts (Zoning Law sec. 530; Appendix A Use Schedule)
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Denning, New York?
Short-term stays in New York are generally subject to state and local sales tax, and many counties add a local occupancy (hotel) tax, often collected for you by the booking platform. A tax professional can confirm what applies to your property.
Can Palisade Stays manage a short-term rental in Denning?
Palisade Stays launches and runs short-term rentals for owners end to end. Where a short-term rental works in Denning, we can handle setup, listing, guest operations, and turnovers. Start with a quick property-fit assessment.
Thinking about a short-term rental in Denning?
Palisade Stays launches and runs short-term rentals for owners end to end. Tell us about your property and we'll see if it's a fit.
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