Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Greenburgh (town), NY?
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Short-term rentals are not a permitted use anywhere in unincorporated Greenburgh. The town's zoning code is permissive (only listed uses are allowed), its definition of "dwelling" expressly excludes any "accommodation used for transient occupancy," and the town Building Department's official FAQ states flatly that short-term rentals (Airbnb) are not permitted in any residential zoning district. Note this covers only the unincorporated town; the six villages inside Greenburgh have their own zoning codes.
What the rules say in Greenburgh (town)
- Permissive zoning: Town Code § 285-10.A (R-40, mirrored in the other residence districts) allows ONLY the uses listed (one-family dwellings, parks, religious, schools, etc.); no short-term rental, transient lodging, tourist home, or hotel use is listed in any residential district.
- § 285-5 definitions: "dwelling," "one-family dwelling," "multifamily dwelling" and "dwelling unit" expressly exclude a "hotel, motel, automobile court, tourist home, furnished rooming house, dormitory, boarding home... or other accommodation used for transient occupancy," so using a home for transient stays falls outside the permitted dwelling use.
- § 285-5 defines HOTEL as a building with 10 or more rooms rented for transient sleeping purposes, and deems a "tourist home" to be a hotel; hotels are not permitted in residence districts.
- Home occupations (Ch. 285 Art. IV) expressly exclude "tourist homes, rooming houses or boardinghouses," closing the hosted-room-rental route.
- No short-term-rental law, rental permit, or rental registration chapter exists anywhere in the town code (full chapter list inspected, current through 10-22-2025).
- Official town position (Building Dept. FAQ): "Can I have a short-term rental (AirBnB) in my home? No. Short-term rental are not listed as a permitted use in the Town of Greenburgh in any residential zoning district."
- Jurisdiction caveat: this applies to the unincorporated Town of Greenburgh only. Properties in the villages of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, or Tarrytown follow each village's own zoning code.
Sources: Greenburgh Town Code Ch. 285 Art. II, Word Usage and Definitions (§ 285-5: DWELLING UNIT exclusion of transient occupancy; HOTEL definition); Greenburgh Town Code Ch. 285 Art. III, District Regulations and Map (§ 285-10 R-40 permitted uses; permissive-use structure); Greenburgh Town Code Ch. 285 Art. IV, Supplementary Regulations (home occupations exclude tourist homes, rooming houses, boardinghouses); Town of Greenburgh, NY Code, full table of contents (eCode360; no STR or rental-registration chapter); Town of Greenburgh Building Department FAQ: short-term rentals (Airbnb) not a permitted use in any residential district; Town of Greenburgh official code access page (links to eCode360). 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.
Greenburgh (town) short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Greenburgh (town), NY?
Short-term rentals are not a permitted use anywhere in unincorporated Greenburgh. The town's zoning code is permissive (only listed uses are allowed), its definition of "dwelling" expressly excludes any "accommodation used for transient occupancy," and the town Building Department's official FAQ states flatly that short-term rentals (Airbnb) are not permitted in any residential zoning district. Note this covers only the unincorporated town; the six villages inside Greenburgh have their own zoning codes.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Greenburgh (town)?
§ 285-5 definitions: "dwelling," "one-family dwelling," "multifamily dwelling" and "dwelling unit" expressly exclude a "hotel, motel, automobile court, tourist home, furnished rooming house, dormitory, boarding home... or other accommodation used for transient occupancy," so using a home for transient stays falls outside the permitted dwelling use.
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Greenburgh (town), 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 Greenburgh (town)?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Greenburgh (town) (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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