Hammondsport, New York

Short-term rentals are permitted in Hammondsport but subject to a Special Use Permit requirement in residential zones, governed by Chapter 122 of the Village code. Local Law 7-2023 (effective September 12, 2023) is the current governing framework, amending the earlier Local Law 1-2020. In the Medium Density Residential (MDR) and Low Density Residential (LDR) zones, STRs require a Village-issued Special Use Permit valid for 24 months (biennial renewal). Renewal applications must include proof that the property was actively rented during the prior permit period. The Village caps the total number of STR permits in MDR and LDR zones at no more than 12% of residential units, reviews this cap each April, and maintains a waiting list for applicants when the cap is reached. The Village Clerk notifies waitlisted applicants within 15 days when a slot opens. In commercial B-1 and B-2 zones, apartment and short-term rental use is permitted on upper floors and on non-storefront first floors without this residential cap. On taxes: Steuben County levies a 4% hotel/motel occupancy tax that explicitly covers STRs. Lodging is also subject to New York State’s 4% sales tax plus Steuben County’s local sales tax, with platforms like Airbnb collecting and remitting state sales taxes automatically. The permit fee amount was not confirmed in available public sources. Investors should confirm current cap availability and fee schedule directly with the Village before acquiring property.