Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Haverstraw (Town), NY?
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Short-term rentals are banned in the unincorporated Town of Haverstraw. Local Law No. 1-2022, adopted April 12, 2022, amended zoning Chapter 167 (codified at section 167-40.1) to prohibit rentals of residential dwellings for under 29 consecutive nights; only traditional inns remain permitted. Note the Village of Haverstraw is a separate municipality that instead allows STRs with a village permit.
What the rules say in Haverstraw (Town)
- Local Law No. 1-2022 (adopted 4/12/2022, Resolution 165-22) amended Town Code Chapter 167 (Zoning) to prohibit short-term rentals of residential dwellings throughout the unincorporated town.
- The ban is codified at section 167-40.1, 'Prohibition of short-term rentals of residential dwellings', and remains in the code as of the October 2025 eCode360 snapshot.
- 'Short-term rental' is defined in Chapter 167 Art. I as a living accommodation rented, in whole or in part, for a period of less than 29 consecutive nights, including timeshare or fractional-ownership occupancy arrangements.
- Inns were expressly identified in the adoption resolution as a short-term-rental-type use that is and remains permitted under the zoning code; whole-home and room Airbnb-style rentals are not.
- Rentals of 29 consecutive nights or longer are outside the STR definition and remain lawful.
- This applies only to the unincorporated town: the Village of Haverstraw and Village of West Haverstraw have their own zoning; the Village of Haverstraw instead allows short-term rentals with a village-issued STR permit (its own code chapter).
Sources: Town of Haverstraw Town Board minutes, April 12, 2022 (adoption of Local Law No. 1-2022 banning short-term rentals); Town of Haverstraw Code, Chapter 167 Zoning (eCode360), incl. section 167-40.1 Prohibition of short-term rentals of residential dwellings; Wayback Machine snapshot (Oct 2025) of Chapter 167 confirming section 167-40.1 in the current code; Chapter 167 Art. I General Provisions: definition of 'short-term rental' (less than 29 consecutive nights, added by L.L. No. 1-2022); Rockland County Business Journal, Mar 23, 2022: Town of Haverstraw moves to ban short-term rentals (context); Village of Haverstraw Code: Short-Term Rentals permit chapter (contrast: village is a separate municipality that permits STRs). 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.
Haverstraw (Town) short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Haverstraw (Town), NY?
Short-term rentals are banned in the unincorporated Town of Haverstraw. Local Law No. 1-2022, adopted April 12, 2022, amended zoning Chapter 167 (codified at section 167-40.1) to prohibit rentals of residential dwellings for under 29 consecutive nights; only traditional inns remain permitted. Note the Village of Haverstraw is a separate municipality that instead allows STRs with a village permit.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Haverstraw (Town)?
Inns were expressly identified in the adoption resolution as a short-term-rental-type use that is and remains permitted under the zoning code; whole-home and room Airbnb-style rentals are not.
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Haverstraw (Town), 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 Haverstraw (Town)?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Haverstraw (Town) (see the status above), so it may not be the right play. Palisade Stays can still help you understand what's possible for your property, including a compliant mid-term or longer rental, and run it if it's a fit. Start with a quick assessment.
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