Ellicottville, New York
When deciding whether to become an Airbnb host, it is important for you to understand the laws in your region or city. As a platform and online marketplace we do not provide legal advice, but we want to provide resources that may help you better understand applicable laws and regulations. This list is not exhaustive, but it may give you a good start in understanding your local laws. If you have questions, visit the short-term rental homepage or other government agencies directly, or consult a local lawyer or tax professional.
Actions a host needs to take
Step 1
- Hosts in the Village of Ellicottville are required to submit a Short-Term-Rental Unit Application to comply with local rules
- Note: Hosts that fail to obtain a license may face penalties
Step 2
Step 3
- To complete the process, you’ll need to display your STR license information on your listing(s)
If you have additional questions, we recommend reaching out to the Code Enforcement Department directly via phone (716) 699-4773 or email.
Additional information
Payment
The annual fee for a short-term rental license is based on the number of bedrooms in the unit or house:
- Studio unit - $75.00
- One-Bedroom Unit - $125.00
- Two-Bedroom Unit - $150.00
- Three-Bedroom Unit - $175.00
- Four or more Bedroom Unit - $200
- Grandfathered units - $200
Please visit the Village’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Other contracts and rules
It's also important to understand and abide by other contracts or rules that bind you, such as leases, condo board or co-op rules, HOA rules, or rules established by tenant organizations. Please read your lease agreement and check with your landlord if applicable.
Our commitment to your community
We are committed to working with local officials to clarify how local rules impact the community. We will continue to advocate for changes that will enable people to rent out their homes.
Airbnb isn’t responsible for the reliability or correctness of the information contained in any links to third party sites (including any links to legislation and regulations).