Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Village of Chestnut Ridge, NY?
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Short-term rentals are not a permitted use in the Village of Chestnut Ridge. Village zoning (Chapter 290) allows only family residences in its residential districts, expressly defines "residence" to exclude tourist homes, hotels, motels and tourist cabins, limits room rentals to 2 nontransient roomers by Village Board special permit, and deems any use not identified in the Use Table prohibited, so whole-home or room rentals under 30 nights to transient guests have no legal pathway in a home.
What the rules say in Village of Chestnut Ridge
- Zoning Ch. 290, §290-10F: "Any use not identified in the Use Table shall be deemed prohibited." No short-term rental, tourist home, or bed-and-breakfast use is identified anywhere in the Use Table.
- Residential districts (RR-50, R-40, R-35, R-25, R-20, R-15, R-15 1F, R-10, RSH) permit only 1-family detached residences by right; 2-family and 1-family semi-attached residences are conditional uses only in R-15 and R-10 and must have at least one unit owner-occupied (290 Attachment 1).
- §290-116 defines RESIDENCE as a building for dwelling units "but not including tourist home, hotel, motel, tourist cabin, summer colony or trailer," excluding transient lodging from residential use.
- Room rentals in residential districts are limited to "keeping of not more than 2 nontransient roomers or boarders," and even that requires a special permit from the Village Board (290 Attachment 1, column D).
- Hotels/motels (defined as transient accommodations for 10 or more persons) are allowed only as Planning Board conditional uses in the nonresidential LO, PILO and RS districts, subject to §290-66 standards and located at least 1,200 feet from any residence district (290 Attachment 2).
- Rental Registry Law (Ch. 203 Property Registration, Art. II, adopted by L.L. No. 4-2017): owners of non-owner-occupied 1- and 2-family rental dwellings must register with the Building Department; registration is valid 2 years; owner-occupied premises are exempt. It contains no short-term rental authorization and defines "reside" as dwelling more than 14 days.
- No STR-specific local law has been adopted by the village as of mid-2026 (verified against the village's posted local laws and the eCode360 code through its Feb 2023 supplement, plus news/web searches).
Sources: Code of the Village of Chestnut Ridge, Ch. 290 Zoning (eCode360); Ch. 290 Attachment 1: Table of General Use Requirements, Part I Residential Districts (PDF); Ch. 290 Attachment 2: Table of General Use Requirements, Part II Nonresidential Districts (PDF); §290-116 Definitions (residence, hotel/motel, dwelling unit, family, boarder); §§290-8 to 290-11 Use Table provisions incl. §290-10F unlisted-use prohibition (print view); Ch. 203 Property Registration, Art. II Rental Registry Law (L.L. 4-2017); Village of Chestnut Ridge: Local Laws and Regulations page. 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 Chestnut Ridge short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Village of Chestnut Ridge, NY?
Short-term rentals are not a permitted use in the Village of Chestnut Ridge. Village zoning (Chapter 290) allows only family residences in its residential districts, expressly defines "residence" to exclude tourist homes, hotels, motels and tourist cabins, limits room rentals to 2 nontransient roomers by Village Board special permit, and deems any use not identified in the Use Table prohibited, so whole-home or room rentals under 30 nights to transient guests have no legal pathway in a home.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Village of Chestnut Ridge?
Residential districts (RR-50, R-40, R-35, R-25, R-20, R-15, R-15 1F, R-10, RSH) permit only 1-family detached residences by right; 2-family and 1-family semi-attached residences are conditional uses only in R-15 and R-10 and must have at least one unit owner-occupied (290 Attachment 1).
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Village of Chestnut Ridge, 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 Chestnut Ridge?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Village of Chestnut Ridge (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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