Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Patterson, NY?
Researched and reviewed by Jake Lee, FounderCurrent as of July 2026How this atlas is maintained
Patterson has no short-term-rental-specific law and no ban on stays under 30 days: a whole-home Airbnb is treated like any other residential rental. Under Chapter 129 of the Town Code, every rental dwelling unit needs a rental occupancy permit from the Code Enforcement Office, which involves an application with a survey and floor plan, a site inspection, and a $100-per-unit fee for a 3-year registration. There are no owner-occupancy requirements, day caps, or minimum-stay rules in the town code.
What the rules say in Patterson
- A rental occupancy permit is required before renting any dwelling unit in the town; renting without one is a violation (Ch. 129, sec. 129-4). The law applies to all rental dwelling units with no minimum-duration threshold, so sub-30-day stays are covered.
- Permit application must include a property survey or site plan, a floor plan with room dimensions and egress, occupant counts, managing agent info, and the owner's insurance details, signed and verified by the owner (sec. 129-5).
- The Code Enforcement Official makes an on-site inspection before issuing the permit, and inspection rights during the permit term are a stated permit condition (secs. 129-7, 129-11; confirmed on the town's current application form).
- Permits run 3 years; the current fee on the town's Rental Registration Application is $100 per unit up to 4 units and $50 per additional unit, non-refundable.
- No STR-specific chapter exists in the code as compiled December 9, 2024: no owner-occupancy rule, no day cap, no minimum stay, and no cap on the number of rentals.
- Separate from whole-home rentals, a bed-and-breakfast inn (owner-occupied, rooms for transient guests up to 14 consecutive days) requires a special use permit under Chapter 154 zoning, with a 2-acre minimum lot and owner residency.
Sources: Code of the Town of Patterson (official town PDF, updated Dec 9, 2024), Chapter 129 Rental Registration Law; Town of Patterson Code Enforcement Office, Rental Registration Application. 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.
Patterson short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Patterson, NY?
Patterson has no short-term-rental-specific law and no ban on stays under 30 days: a whole-home Airbnb is treated like any other residential rental. Under Chapter 129 of the Town Code, every rental dwelling unit needs a rental occupancy permit from the Code Enforcement Office, which involves an application with a survey and floor plan, a site inspection, and a $100-per-unit fee for a 3-year registration. There are no owner-occupancy requirements, day caps, or minimum-stay rules in the town code.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Patterson?
A rental occupancy permit is required before renting any dwelling unit in the town; renting without one is a violation (Ch. 129, sec. 129-4). The law applies to all rental dwelling units with no minimum-duration threshold, so sub-30-day stays are covered.
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Patterson, 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.
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