Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Village of Pomona, NY?
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Short-term rentals are banned outright in the Village of Pomona. Local Law No. 2 of 2021 (amending Chapter 130 Zoning and Chapter 104 Hotels, Inns and Boarding Houses) makes it unlawful to offer, rent, or operate any dwelling unit or portion of one (including accessory structures, yards, and outdoor areas) for 29 consecutive nights or less, with no permit or owner-occupancy exception. Fines start at $1,000 and can reach $10,000 for repeat offenses, with each rental period counted as a separate offense.
What the rules say in Village of Pomona
- It is unlawful to offer to rent, rent, or operate any dwelling unit or portion thereof, or related accessory structures, yards, or outdoor areas, as a short-term rental (Local Law No. 2 of 2021, codified in Ch. 130 Zoning).
- Short-term rental is defined as a rental, in whole or in part, for 29 consecutive nights or less; the ban therefore covers both whole-home and room (partial) rentals.
- The definition also captures time-share, share-selling, and other ownership or tenancy arrangements granting occupancy of 29 consecutive nights or less.
- Month-to-month tenancies are expressly excluded; rentals of 30 or more consecutive nights are outside the prohibition.
- No permit, registration, or owner-occupied exception exists; enforcement has been handled by the Building Department since January 1, 2022.
- Fines start at $1,000 (codified range about $1,000-$3,500 for a first offense) and can reach $10,000 for multiple offenses; each short-term rental period offered or rented is a separate offense.
- Chapter 130 Article IV uses a permissive-use zoning scheme (uses not listed in the R-40 district are prohibited), which independently bars transient rental uses not enumerated.
Sources: Village of Pomona clerk notice with verbatim text of Local Law No. 2 of 2021 (STR prohibition, definition, penalties); Village of Pomona Code, Chapter 130 Zoning (eCode360); Chapter 130 Zoning, Article VI General Regulations, containing the codified STR prohibition and penalties (eCode360); Chapter 130 Zoning, Article IV Use Regulations, R-40 permissive use scheme (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.
Village of Pomona short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Village of Pomona, NY?
Short-term rentals are banned outright in the Village of Pomona. Local Law No. 2 of 2021 (amending Chapter 130 Zoning and Chapter 104 Hotels, Inns and Boarding Houses) makes it unlawful to offer, rent, or operate any dwelling unit or portion of one (including accessory structures, yards, and outdoor areas) for 29 consecutive nights or less, with no permit or owner-occupancy exception. Fines start at $1,000 and can reach $10,000 for repeat offenses, with each rental period counted as a separate offense.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Village of Pomona?
No permit, registration, or owner-occupied exception exists; enforcement has been handled by the Building Department since January 1, 2022.
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Village of Pomona, 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 Pomona?
Short-term rentals face real limits in Village of Pomona (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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