Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Town of Eastchester, NY?
Researched and reviewed by Jake Lee, FounderCurrent as of July 2026How this atlas is maintained
The Town of Eastchester has no short-term-rental ordinance, but its zoning law is permissive ("uses not listed are not permitted") and no residential district lists transient or short-term rental as a use; transient lodging is recognized only as a "hotel" by special permit in the RB business district. The only clearly lawful path in homes is a resident family keeping up to two boarders or lodgers, so whole-home Airbnb-style rentals risk being treated as an unpermitted use. This applies to the unincorporated town only; Bronxville and Tuckahoe have their own village codes.
What the rules say in Town of Eastchester
- No STR-specific local law, rental registry, or transient-rental permit exists in the Town of Eastchester code (verified July 2026).
- Zoning is permissive: Zoning Law Section 4.C.2 states "Only the uses set forth for each district shall be permitted in that district. Uses not listed are not permitted"; no residential district lists short-term or transient rental as a permitted, accessory, or special permit use.
- Residential districts (R20-R5, R1.5C, R3, and M multifamily districts) permit dwellings; the only lodging-type accessory use is "the keeping of not more than two boarders or lodgers by a resident family or person," capped at 2 persons per separate bedroom with no separate cooking facility (i.e., hosted room rental only, max 2 lodgers).
- "Hotel" is defined as a building with rooms "occupied by transient guests" and is allowed only by Planning Board special permit, only in the RB (Retail Business) district, on a lot of at least 5 acres.
- "Tourist homes" and tearooms are expressly excluded from permitted home occupations and home professional offices in residential dwellings.
- The zoning "family" definition's functional-equivalence test requires the household to be "permanent and stable" and that "the group is not transient or temporary in nature," disfavoring transient unrelated groups occupying a dwelling unit.
- Jurisdiction note: this covers only the unincorporated Town of Eastchester; properties in the Villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe follow those villages' separate zoning codes.
Sources: Town of Eastchester official Zoning Law page (links to full text and district use schedules); Town of Eastchester Zoning Law, full text as amended through 2/15/2022 (212 pp., official town PDF); Schedule of Residential District Uses (R20-R5, R1.5C), official town PDF; Schedule of Multi-Family District Uses (R3, M-districts, RTD), official town PDF; Schedule of Non-Residential District Uses (DSC, ORB, RB, GB; Hotel special permit only in RB), official town PDF. 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.
Town of Eastchester short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Town of Eastchester, NY?
The Town of Eastchester has no short-term-rental ordinance, but its zoning law is permissive ("uses not listed are not permitted") and no residential district lists transient or short-term rental as a use; transient lodging is recognized only as a "hotel" by special permit in the RB business district. The only clearly lawful path in homes is a resident family keeping up to two boarders or lodgers, so whole-home Airbnb-style rentals risk being treated as an unpermitted use. This applies to the unincorporated town only; Bronxville and Tuckahoe have their own village codes.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Town of Eastchester?
No STR-specific local law, rental registry, or transient-rental permit exists in the Town of Eastchester code (verified July 2026).
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Town of Eastchester, 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 Town of Eastchester?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Town of Eastchester (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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