West Islip, New York

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Suffolk County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
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 / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • A0
  • A1
  • A2
  • A3
  • A3RN
  • A4
  • A44
  • A4U
  • A5
  • A6
  • A7
  • A76
  • A8
  • A9
  • A9M
  • A9SQ
  • A٥
  • A۸
  • A۹
  • C0
  • C1
  • C2
  • C2Z
  • C3
  • C3I
  • C4
  • C40
  • C4E
  • C4F
  • C4K
  • C5
  • C5TA
  • C6
  • C6C
  • C7
  • C7OG
  • C8
  • C8T
  • C9
  • C9W
  • F0V
  • F1O
  • F2
  • F3
  • F36
  • F4
  • F5
  • F58P
  • F5DA
  • F5O
  • F6
  • F7
  • F8P
  • F9
  • I-0
  • I0
  • I08
  • I0J
  • I1
  • I15
  • I2
  • I21
  • I2Z
  • I3
  • I31
  • I3P
  • I4
  • I5
  • I6
  • I7
  • I7K
  • I8
  • I9
  • M1
  • M2
  • M3
  • M4
  • M4E
  • M6
  • M7
  • M8
  • M8D
  • M9
  • R0
  • R0V
  • R1
  • R2
  • R3
  • R4
  • R5
  • R5-
  • R5U
  • R6
  • R6K
  • R7
  • R8
  • R8A
  • R9
  • R9R
  • S0
  • S1
  • S14K
  • S2
  • S2I0IR
  • S2O
  • S3
  • S4
  • S5
  • S53
  • S64
  • S7
  • S7D
  • S8
  • S9
  • S٧
  • S੬

Official Sources

islipny.gov/community-and-services/documents/departments/code-enforcement/82-rental-occupancy-permits-application-1-2-family/fileislipny.gov/departments/planning-and-developmentislipny.gov/community-and-services/documents/departments/planning-development/building-division/458-building-permit-application/file
Data confidence: 25%Last updated: May 12, 2026

Short-term rental rules in West Islip, New York

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in West Islip, New York are allowed with a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in West Islip, New York?

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

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