Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Village of Mamaroneck, NY?
Researched and reviewed by Jake Lee, FounderCurrent as of July 2026How this atlas is maintained
The Village of Mamaroneck has no short-term-rental ordinance, permit, or registration scheme, but its zoning code lists the only uses allowed in residence districts and defines "dwelling" to exclude motels, boarding/rooming houses, and tourist homes, so running a home as transient lodging is not a permitted residential use. Narrow openings exist: up to two roomers or boarders as an accessory use in a home, and hotel/motel operation only in commercial districts with special approval plus an annual Chapter 246 license. There is no minimum-stay threshold in the code, so an occasional whole-home rental to a single family is a gray area; confirm with the Village Building Department before hosting.
What the rules say in Village of Mamaroneck
- No STR-specific local law, registration, or permit exists in the Village Code; the village's adopted local-law lists for 2024 and 2025 contain no short-term-rental legislation.
- Zoning is exclusive-permissive: § 342-20 states the listed uses are the ONLY uses permitted in residence districts, and § 342-21(A) permits only one-family dwellings plus institutional uses in the R-20/R-15/R-10/R-7.5/R-6/R-5 districts (R-2F, R-4F and multifamily districts build on the same list). Transient lodging is not a listed residential use.
- § 342-3 defines DWELLING to exclude "automobile court, motel, boarding- or rooming house, mobile home trailer, tourist home or tent", and DWELLING UNIT to exclude a "boardinghouse... hotel, inn, lodging or rooming house"; MOTEL (HOTEL) is defined by rooms "occupied primarily by transients."
- FAMILY is defined as a single housekeeping unit with no more than two unrelated persons, which bars groups of three or more unrelated short-term guests in a dwelling unit.
- Room rentals: § 342-21(B)(6) allows "not more than two roomers or boarders" as an accessory use to a dwelling in residence districts.
- Hotel/motel-type transient lodging is permitted only in commercial districts (e.g. § 342-30, C-1 General Commercial, subject to the Article X approval procedure) and requires an annual village license under Chapter 246 (Motels), which covers accommodations held out to transients "by the day, week or month."
- The code contains no minimum rental duration, so a whole-home rental to a single family for under 30 nights is not expressly banned; legality turns on whether the Building Department treats it as a non-permitted tourist-home/motel use. Verify in writing before operating.
- Chapter 312 (Tenant Protection / ETPA rent stabilization) and Chapter 248 (Multiple Dwellings) contain no transient-occupancy provisions.
Sources: Village of Mamaroneck Code on eCode360 (official codification; full chapter list verified, no STR chapter); Archived § 342-3 Terms defined (dwelling, dwelling unit, family, motel/hotel definitions), eCode360 via Wayback; Archived §§ 342-20 to 342-21 Residence district permitted uses incl. two-roomer/boarder accessory use, eCode360 via Wayback; Archived § 342-30 General Commercial Districts (motels/hotels permitted with Article X approval), eCode360 via Wayback; Archived Ch. 246 Motels (annual license for tourist lodges/motels serving transients), eCode360 via Wayback; Village of Mamaroneck 2025 adopted local laws (19 laws, none on STRs); Village of Mamaroneck 2024 adopted local laws (10 laws, none on STRs). 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 Mamaroneck short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Village of Mamaroneck, NY?
The Village of Mamaroneck has no short-term-rental ordinance, permit, or registration scheme, but its zoning code lists the only uses allowed in residence districts and defines "dwelling" to exclude motels, boarding/rooming houses, and tourist homes, so running a home as transient lodging is not a permitted residential use. Narrow openings exist: up to two roomers or boarders as an accessory use in a home, and hotel/motel operation only in commercial districts with special approval plus an annual Chapter 246 license. There is no minimum-stay threshold in the code, so an occasional whole-home rental to a single family is a gray area; confirm with the Village Building Department before hosting.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Village of Mamaroneck?
No STR-specific local law, registration, or permit exists in the Village Code; the village's adopted local-law lists for 2024 and 2025 contain no short-term-rental legislation.
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Village of Mamaroneck, 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 Mamaroneck?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Village of Mamaroneck (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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