Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Pelham Manor, NY?
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Short-term rentals are effectively prohibited everywhere in the Village of Pelham Manor. The zoning code bans operating any building or land as a "hotel, tourist camp, motel, lodging house or trailer camp" village-wide (§ 210-21C), and it defines a "lodging house" as any dwelling providing sleeping accommodations for a fee, which captures both whole-home and room STRs; residential districts permit only dwellings "used exclusively for residential purposes."
What the rules say in Pelham Manor
- Village Code § 210-21C prohibits village-wide the erection, maintenance, or operation of any building, structure, or land as a hotel, tourist camp, motel, lodging house, or trailer camp.
- § 210-15 defines LODGING HOUSE as 'a dwelling in which persons other than domestic servants employed therein are housed and provided with sleeping accommodations for a fee or other consideration', which encompasses paid short-term rentals of rooms or homes.
- § 210-15 defines HOTEL as a building offering 'transient lodging accommodations on a daily rate to the general public'; no district permits hotels.
- § 210-31A limits Residence AAA districts to 'a single-family detached dwelling used exclusively for residential purposes'; the AA, A, B, and Multifamily districts build on these uses, and § 210-18 makes zoning permissive (any unlisted use is not allowed).
- The only former allowance for hotels/conference centers by special permit in Business Districts (former § 210-69E) was repealed 11-9-2015 by Local Law No. 2-2015.
- No short-term-rental registration or permit scheme exists; there is no lawful path to operate an STR under ~30 nights in the village.
Sources: Village of Pelham Manor Code § 210-21 Prohibitions (eCode360); Village of Pelham Manor Code § 210-15 Definitions (eCode360); Village of Pelham Manor Code § 210-31 Residence AAA permitted uses (eCode360); Village of Pelham Manor Code § 210-69 Business District special permit uses; former hotel subsection repealed by L.L. 2-2015 (eCode360); Village of Pelham Manor, NY Code table of contents (eCode360); Village of Pelham Manor official Village Code page.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.
Pelham Manor short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Pelham Manor, NY?
Short-term rentals are effectively prohibited everywhere in the Village of Pelham Manor. The zoning code bans operating any building or land as a "hotel, tourist camp, motel, lodging house or trailer camp" village-wide (§ 210-21C), and it defines a "lodging house" as any dwelling providing sleeping accommodations for a fee, which captures both whole-home and room STRs; residential districts permit only dwellings "used exclusively for residential purposes."
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Pelham Manor?
§ 210-15 defines HOTEL as a building offering 'transient lodging accommodations on a daily rate to the general public'; no district permits hotels.
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Pelham Manor, 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 Pelham Manor?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Pelham Manor (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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