Lake Placid, New York

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Essex County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalevery 2 years
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year90 (Village of Lake Placid); 120 (Town of North Elba outside Village limits)
Density / Distance Capone permit per property; only one dwelling unit per property may be permitted
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

cms2.revize.com/revize/northelba/Document%20Center/Department/Community%20Development/Projects/Land%20Use%20Code%20-%20Technical%20Changes/Sections%20of%20Code/Section-11-Short-Term-Rentals.pdf
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Lake Placid, New York

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Lake Placid, New York are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Lake Placid, New York?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Lake Placid?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Lake Placid?

Yes — Lake Placid sets a cap of 90 rental nights per year.

Where do these Lake Placid short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Lake Placid'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 Lake Placid, Essex County, or New York authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.