Farnham, New York

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Erie County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Erie County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Permit Cap90 permits
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT3% (30 or fewer rooms); 5% (more than 30 rooms)

Official Sources

www4.erie.gov/comptroller/hotel-tax-instructions-and-registration
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Farnham, New York

Farnham, New York has no separate city ordinance, so Erie County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 3% (30 or fewer room applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Farnham, New York?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Farnham, New York.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Farnham?

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Farnham?

Short-term rentals in Farnham are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 3% (30 or fewer room.

Where do these Farnham short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Farnham's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Farnham, Erie County, or New York authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.