Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Irvington (Village), NY?
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Short-term rentals (24 hours to 30 consecutive days) are legal in the Village of Irvington but only narrowly: the home must be the operator's primary residence, it must be registered with the Building Department before operating or advertising ($250 initial, $150 annual renewal), rentals are capped at 180 days per year with the owner in residence for at least 90 of those days, and no more than 50 STRs may be registered village-wide at any time. Whole-home, non-owner-occupied investment STRs are effectively not allowed.
What the rules say in Irvington (Village)
- Registration with the Village Building Department is required before an STR may be established, operated, or even advertised (Zoning Code § 224-206); fee $250 initial / $150 annual renewal (Ch. 114 Fees).
- STR is defined as rental of a whole or partial dwelling unit for no less than 24 hours and no more than 30 consecutive days (§ 224-3); bed-and-breakfasts are regulated separately.
- The dwelling must be the primary residence of the person renting it out (§ 224-207.B), and must have existed in its present size for at least 5 years before initial registration (§ 224-207.C).
- Maximum 180 rental days per year; the owner or lessee must be physically in residence during rental periods for at least 90 of those days (§ 224-208.A).
- Village-wide cap: no more than 50 STRs may be registered at any one time, and the Zoning Board of Appeals cannot vary this cap (§ 224-207.H).
- Rental to no more than one family at a time; the unit must remain a single dwelling unit with common housekeeping facilities (§ 224-207.A); no STR on the same lot as an accessory apartment (§ 224-207.G).
- No parties, gatherings, or events (§ 224-208.B); a posted notice with house rules and a responsible party reachable within 30 minutes is required (§ 224-208.C-D).
- Pre-registration inspection by the Building Inspector, periodic Building/Fire inspections, and guest records submitted with each annual renewal (§§ 224-208.G-H, 224-209).
- Registration expires automatically on change of ownership and must be renewed annually (§ 224-209.D-E).
- Fines: $500 first violation, $1,000 second; listing on Airbnb/VRBO or similar creates a rebuttable presumption of STR use; the Board of Trustees may revoke registration (§ 224-210).
- STRs are permitted as an accessory use in the one-family residence districts (§ 224-8.B(11)) and in one-family, two-family, and other dwelling units in the Business District (§ 224-36.A(19)), all subject to Article XXXII.
Sources: Local Law #7 of 2019 amending the Irvington Zoning Code to permit short-term rentals (full text, village website PDF); Village of Irvington Code, Ch. 224 Zoning, Article XXXII Short-Term Rentals (eCode360, codified §§ 224-205 to 224-210); Village of Irvington Code, Chapter 224: Zoning (eCode360); Village of Irvington: Generating Rental Income (official village page); Village of Irvington Building Department: Short-Term Rentals Application; The Hudson Independent (May 1, 2019): Irvington passes a short-term rental law; Betensky Law: Irvington legalizes and regulates short-term rentals (confirms adoption April 15, 2019). 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.
Irvington (Village) short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Irvington (Village), NY?
Short-term rentals (24 hours to 30 consecutive days) are legal in the Village of Irvington but only narrowly: the home must be the operator's primary residence, it must be registered with the Building Department before operating or advertising ($250 initial, $150 annual renewal), rentals are capped at 180 days per year with the owner in residence for at least 90 of those days, and no more than 50 STRs may be registered village-wide at any time. Whole-home, non-owner-occupied investment STRs are effectively not allowed.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Irvington (Village)?
Registration with the Village Building Department is required before an STR may be established, operated, or even advertised (Zoning Code § 224-206); fee $250 initial / $150 annual renewal (Ch. 114 Fees).
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Irvington (Village), 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 Irvington (Village)?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Irvington (Village) (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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