Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Village of Wesley Hills, NY?
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Wesley Hills has no short-term-rental law by name, but its zoning code permits only the uses it lists ("Any use not specifically listed as being permitted shall be deemed to be prohibited"), and no hotel, tourist home, bed-and-breakfast, boarding/rooming, or other transient-lodging use is permitted in any district. Residential districts allow only one-family detached dwellings occupied by one family, so operating a whole-home or room-rental STR is effectively not a permitted use in the village.
What the rules say in Village of Wesley Hills
- Zoning 230-16 (Schedule of Use Regulations): "Any use not specifically listed as being permitted shall be deemed to be prohibited." No short-term-rental, hotel, motel, tourist home, bed-and-breakfast, boarding house, or rooming house use is listed as permitted or special-permit in any district.
- Residential districts (R-50, R-35, R-20, R-15) permit as principal uses only one-family detached dwellings and agricultural uses; special-permit uses (230-18 to 230-26) cover utilities, clubs, camps, schools, day care, etc., with no lodging use.
- Zoning 230-5 defines ONE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING as occupied by only one FAMILY (related persons, a functional family with children, or a maximum of five unrelated persons living as a bona fide single housekeeping unit); transient guest groups generally do not fit this occupancy definition.
- Zoning 230-5 defines ROOMING UNIT (rooms without cooking facilities rented or available for rent) and ROOMER, but rooming is not a permitted use anywhere in the village, so renting individual rooms to guests is not permitted.
- No rental permit or STR registration exists; Chapter 160 (Property Owner Registration) is a general owner-contact registry requiring all owners to file contact info and out-of-village owners to designate an agent residing in Rockland County.
- Chapter 154 (Property Maintenance) covers only litter, parking-area upkeep, and brush/grass/weeds; it contains no rental or occupancy provisions.
- A property in Wesley Hills follows this village code, not the Town of Ramapo code; confirm current status with the Village Building Department before listing, as very recent uncodified local laws could not be fully ruled out.
Sources: Village of Wesley Hills, NY Code (eCode360) - table of contents; Wesley Hills Code Chapter 230: Zoning; Wesley Hills Zoning 230-5: Definitions (dwelling, family, rooming unit); Wesley Hills Zoning 230-16: Schedule of Use Regulations (unlisted uses prohibited); Wesley Hills Zoning Article VI: Special Permit Uses; Wesley Hills Zoning Article IV: General Regulations; Wesley Hills Code Chapter 154: Property Maintenance; Wesley Hills Code Chapter 160: Property Owner Registration. 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.
Village of Wesley Hills short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Village of Wesley Hills, NY?
Wesley Hills has no short-term-rental law by name, but its zoning code permits only the uses it lists ("Any use not specifically listed as being permitted shall be deemed to be prohibited"), and no hotel, tourist home, bed-and-breakfast, boarding/rooming, or other transient-lodging use is permitted in any district. Residential districts allow only one-family detached dwellings occupied by one family, so operating a whole-home or room-rental STR is effectively not a permitted use in the village.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Village of Wesley Hills?
Zoning 230-16 (Schedule of Use Regulations): "Any use not specifically listed as being permitted shall be deemed to be prohibited." No short-term-rental, hotel, motel, tourist home, bed-and-breakfast, boarding house, or rooming house use is listed as permitted or special-permit in any district.
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Village of Wesley Hills, 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 Village of Wesley Hills?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Village of Wesley Hills (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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