Short-Term Rental Regulations
Summary
New Local Law 14 limits short-term rentals to owners' primary residences while letting existing STRs continue — a compromise after residents pushed for the primary-residence requirement at the September hearing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Existing STR operators keep their businesses under the grandfather clause; new investors are restricted to primary residences.
Neighborhood residents concerned about investor-owned rentals, plus existing STR owners who keep operating.
Owners hoping to run short-term rentals on non-primary residences.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Town Board Meeting 2 — October 20, 2026
New rules limit short-term rentals to an owner's primary residence, with existing STR properties grandfathered. This shapes what neighbors can rent out and what investors can do in residential areas.
Town Board — October 20, 2026
New Local Law 14 limits short-term rentals to owners' primary residences while letting existing STRs continue — a compromise after residents pushed for the primary-residence requirement at the September hearing.
Town Board — October 6, 2026
The board debated proposed rules for short-term rentals, specifically whether to require properties to be an owner's primary residence. The item was ultimately tabled for revisions.
Town Board — September 1, 2026
The town board debated new rules for short-term rentals, including a primary-residence requirement and fees, before ultimately voting to table the proposed local law.
Town Board — April 21, 2026
The board scheduled a May 5 public hearing on regulating short-term rentals, which currently operate in town with no local rules.
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