Penn Yan, New York

Short-term rentals are permitted in the Village of Penn Yan, but a permit is required for any dwelling rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days. The Short-Term Rental Facility Permit is revocable, valid for one year, renewable annually, and not transferable to a new owner. A permit lapsed more than three months pays the full initial fee to renew. Every initial application is handled as a special use, which requires site plan review and a special use permit from the Planning Board. Operators must carry liability insurance rated for short-term rental use and designate a property manager available 24/7 who is located within 30 miles of the Village. Operating standards also cover parking, occupancy limits, noise limits, and outdoor events, which are limited to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. as a one-day occurrence. Owner occupancy and primary residence are not required, although the fee schedule charges different rates to owners with 51% or more Village residency versus non-residents. No annual night cap is published. Yates County levies a 4% occupancy tax, and since March 1, 2025 STRs are also subject to sales tax, with owners registering with the County Department of Finance and filing quarterly. In October 2023 the Village adopted a six-month moratorium on new applications, when 27 permits existed. In May 2025 Local Law #4-2025 authorized periodic fire-safety and property inspections. Enforcement severity is rated moderate, and the rules are under further review in 2026. Confirm current fees with the Village before buying.