Penn Yan, New York
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Yates County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Capno more than 36 Tax Map parcels total in R-1 and R-2 districts combined
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Prohibited in Industrial (I), Planned Business (PB), and Planned Residential (PR) districts; permitted in all other districts
Official Sources
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Penn Yan, New York
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Penn Yan, New York are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Penn Yan, New York?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Penn Yan, New York.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Penn Yan?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Penn Yan short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Penn Yan'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 Penn Yan, Yates County, or New York authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.