Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Village of Buchanan, NY?
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Buchanan has no short-term-rental law, but its zoning code is exclusive: any use not specifically listed as permitted is prohibited in all districts, and no hotel, tourist home, rooming house, B&B, or other transient-lodging use is listed anywhere. The definitions of "dwelling" and "dwelling unit" expressly exclude tourist homes, rooming houses, hotels, inns, and lodging, so renting rooms or a home to transient guests is not a permitted use; expect the Building Department to treat STRs as prohibited.
What the rules say in Village of Buchanan
- Village Code § 211-11: all uses not specifically listed in § 211-10 as permitted are prohibited in all locations within the Village.
- Schedule of Use Regulations (§ 211-10, Attachment 1, amended through L.L. No. 4-2024) lists no hotel, motel, inn, tourist home, bed-and-breakfast, boarding/rooming house, lodging, or short-term-rental use in any district; residential districts (R-40 through R-7.5) permit by right only one-family dwellings, places of worship, and Village uses.
- § 211-5 definitions: 'dwelling' excludes automobile court or motel, rooming house, tourist home, hotel, dormitory; 'dwelling unit' excludes boarding- or rooming house, hotel, inn, lodging.
- § 211-5 'family' = persons living together as a single nonprofit housekeeping unit, max three unrelated adults, which bars room-rental (roomer/boarder) arrangements in dwellings.
- § 211-22 accessory apartments require a Planning Board special permit, owner occupancy of the premises as primary residence, and max two occupants; they are intended as long-term rental housing, not transient use.
- No rental registration, transient-occupancy, or STR chapter exists anywhere in the Village Code; Ch. 137 Property Maintenance covers exterior upkeep only.
- The code never uses the terms 'short-term rental' or 'transient', so a whole-home rental to a single housekeeping unit is an interpretive gray area; confirm treatment with the Village Building Inspector before operating.
Sources: Village of Buchanan Code, Chapter 211 Zoning (eCode360); Ch. 211 Attachment 1: Schedule of Use Regulations, § 211-10 (Supp 17, June 2024); § 211-5 Definitions; word usage (dwelling, dwelling unit, family); § 211-11 Prohibited uses (unlisted uses prohibited in all locations); § 211-22 Accessory apartments in single-family detached residences; Village of Buchanan Code, full table of contents (eCode360); Chapter 137 Property Maintenance (no rental registration provisions). 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 Buchanan short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Village of Buchanan, NY?
Buchanan has no short-term-rental law, but its zoning code is exclusive: any use not specifically listed as permitted is prohibited in all districts, and no hotel, tourist home, rooming house, B&B, or other transient-lodging use is listed anywhere. The definitions of "dwelling" and "dwelling unit" expressly exclude tourist homes, rooming houses, hotels, inns, and lodging, so renting rooms or a home to transient guests is not a permitted use; expect the Building Department to treat STRs as prohibited.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Village of Buchanan?
Village Code § 211-11: all uses not specifically listed in § 211-10 as permitted are prohibited in all locations within the Village.
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Village of Buchanan, 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 Buchanan?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Village of Buchanan (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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