Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Village of Sloatsburg, NY?
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Sloatsburg's zoning never lists short-term rentals as a use and deems any unlisted use prohibited (§402-5D), while defining a dwelling as a structure for "nontransient residential use," so whole-home Airbnb-style rentals under 30 nights are not a permitted use anywhere in the village. The only lawful short-stay option in a home is an owner-occupied bed-and-breakfast under a Planning Board special use permit with strict caps (5 guest rooms, 10 guests, 7-day stays). Any rental property must also register annually under the Chapter 287 rental registration law.
What the rules say in Village of Sloatsburg
- Zoning is permissive: Village Code §402-5D provides that any land use not specifically listed for a zoning district is a prohibited use in that district, and short-term rental is not a listed use in any district.
- §402-6 defines DWELLING as "a structure designed exclusively or primarily for nontransient residential use," so transient (short-term) occupancy of homes falls outside the residential uses permitted in every residential district.
- Boarding houses are expressly prohibited by the zoning chapter; the code's only transient-lodging uses are bed-and-breakfast, country inn (10-day max stay), country inn center (14 consecutive days max, VC-3 TOD district), dude ranch (10-day max), and boutique hotel (max 30 rooms), each confined to specific districts.
- The only short-stay path in a residence is a bed-and-breakfast special use permit from the Planning Board: the home must be the owner's year-round primary residence, max 5 guest rooms and 10 guests, each guest limited to 7 days in any 30-day period, guest registry required, no kitchenettes in guest rooms, biennial permit renewal with inspections; available by special permit in R-80, R-40, R-15 and MU-2 and listed in VC-1, but not in the R-10 Village Residential district.
- Chapter 287 (Rental Property / Property Ownership Registration Law) separately requires every rental property owner to register with the village annually by January 31, designate an agent residing in Rockland County, and submit to code inspections; renting without registration is unlawful, with fines of $500, $1,000, and $2,000 for successive offenses. It contains no STR-specific or minimum-duration provisions.
- No short-term-rental-specific local law was found as of July 2026; a whole-home STR would be enforced against as an unpermitted use under the zoning chapter.
Sources: Village of Sloatsburg Code, Chapter 402 Zoning (eCode360); Sloatsburg §402-5 Scope of controls (unlisted uses prohibited); Sloatsburg §402-6 Definitions (dwelling = nontransient; country inn; boutique hotel); Sloatsburg Ch. 402 Article VII Special Use Permits (bed-and-breakfast conditions); Sloatsburg Chapter 287 Rental Property (registration law); Village-hosted comprehensive zoning text (full district use lists and B&B special-permit conditions). 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 Sloatsburg short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Village of Sloatsburg, NY?
Sloatsburg's zoning never lists short-term rentals as a use and deems any unlisted use prohibited (§402-5D), while defining a dwelling as a structure for "nontransient residential use," so whole-home Airbnb-style rentals under 30 nights are not a permitted use anywhere in the village. The only lawful short-stay option in a home is an owner-occupied bed-and-breakfast under a Planning Board special use permit with strict caps (5 guest rooms, 10 guests, 7-day stays). Any rental property must also register annually under the Chapter 287 rental registration law.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Village of Sloatsburg?
§402-6 defines DWELLING as "a structure designed exclusively or primarily for nontransient residential use," so transient (short-term) occupancy of homes falls outside the residential uses permitted in every residential district.
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Village of Sloatsburg, 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 Sloatsburg?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Village of Sloatsburg (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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