Syracuse, New York
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Onondaga County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Fee: $150.00
$150.00License Cost
315 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
License Cost$150.00
Renewalevery 3 years
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap315 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 60%Last updated: June 7, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Syracuse, New York
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Syracuse, New York are allowed with a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Syracuse, New York?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Syracuse, New York.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Syracuse?
The fee is $150.00.
Where do these Syracuse short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Syracuse'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 Syracuse, Onondaga County, or New York authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.