Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Mount Pleasant (Town), NY?
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The Town of Mount Pleasant bans short-term rentals outright: Town Code § 218-20.6 (adopted 1-24-2023 by Local Law No. 1-2023) makes it unlawful to rent, or offer to rent, any living accommodations for fewer than 30 consecutive nights anywhere in the town, whole-home or by the room. The only carve-out is for lawfully licensed commercial hotel/motel (and hospital) establishments, so Airbnb-style rentals of homes are not legal in the unincorporated town.
What the rules say in Mount Pleasant (Town)
- Town-wide prohibition: it is unlawful to rent or license, or offer to rent or license, any living accommodations for monetary compensation for a period of less than 30 consecutive nights unless the use is lawfully licensed or permitted under the Town Zoning Code (Town Code 218-20.6B(1)).
- "Short-term rental" is defined as a dwelling unit rented, in whole or in part, for less than 29 consecutive nights, and expressly includes time-share and similar occupancy arrangements; "transient" means a rental period of 29 nights or less (218-20.6A).
- The prohibition applies to all properties within the town, and covers both hosts and guests: no occupant may stay under 30 nights for compensation, and a renter of an illegal STR is deemed an accessory to the offense (218-20.6B(2), B(5), C(1)).
- Exception: the ban does not apply to a commercial hotel/motel business (or hospital establishments) operating exclusively as such and lawfully licensed or permitted under the Town Zoning Code (218-20.6C(2)).
- Enforcement: first a warning from the Building Inspector, then fines of $250 (first offense), $500 (second) and $1,000 (each subsequent); each week a violation continues can constitute separate additional violations, and the town may also seek injunctive relief (218-20.6B(6)-(7)).
- Lease clauses purporting to waive the section are unlawful (218-20.6B(3)).
- Adopted 1-24-2023 by Local Law No. 1-2023 as part of Chapter 218 Zoning, Article II Supplemental Regulations.
- Layering note: this town code governs the unincorporated Town of Mount Pleasant (Valhalla, Thornwood, Hawthorne, etc.); the villages within the town (e.g., Sleepy Hollow, Pleasantville) have their own separate codes.
Sources: Town Code 218-20.6 Short-term rentals prohibited (eCode360, full text); Town Code Chapter 218 Zoning (eCode360); Chapter 218, Article II Supplemental Regulations (eCode360); Town of Mount Pleasant, NY Code home (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.
Mount Pleasant (Town) short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Mount Pleasant (Town), NY?
The Town of Mount Pleasant bans short-term rentals outright: Town Code § 218-20.6 (adopted 1-24-2023 by Local Law No. 1-2023) makes it unlawful to rent, or offer to rent, any living accommodations for fewer than 30 consecutive nights anywhere in the town, whole-home or by the room. The only carve-out is for lawfully licensed commercial hotel/motel (and hospital) establishments, so Airbnb-style rentals of homes are not legal in the unincorporated town.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Mount Pleasant (Town)?
Town-wide prohibition: it is unlawful to rent or license, or offer to rent or license, any living accommodations for monetary compensation for a period of less than 30 consecutive nights unless the use is lawfully licensed or permitted under the Town Zoning Code (Town Code 218-20.6B(1)).
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Mount Pleasant (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 Mount Pleasant (Town)?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Mount Pleasant (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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