Canadice, NY

Actions a host needs to take

• Apply for a Short-Term Rental permit from the Town of Canadice Code Enforcement Officer.
• Complete the permit application, including signatures of all owners or designated agents, authorization for property inspection, and compliance with Short-Term Rental Standards.
• Submit the application along with the required documents and a nonrefundable permit fee to the Code Enforcement Officer.
• Secure property and liability insurance coverage and maintain it throughout the duration of the Short-Term Rental permit.
• Have a rental contract that includes compliance with all local and state regulations.

Short-term rental regulations

In the Town of Canadice, short-term rentals are defined as stays of 31 days or less. Hosts are required to obtain a Short-Term Rental permit, which is valid for two years and must be renewed within 30 days of expiration. The permit application requires the signatures and contact information of all property owners, a site floor plan, and contact information for a person available 24 hours a day. STRs must meet all New York State building codes and have posted evacuation procedures and fire extinguishers. There should be at least one on-site parking spot per bedroom, and the occupancy limit is two people per bedroom, with a maximum of 12 people per dwelling unit. Occupancy may be further limited based on septic tank capacity. An inspection is required to ensure compliance. The full ordinance can be found here.

• Bed-and-breakfast establishments, boarding/lodging houses, hotels, motels, and ongoing month-to-month tenancies, are exempt from registering as short-term rentals.

Additional information

Payment

The cost for a permit fee is $150.

Renewals

You’ll need to renew your Short-Term Rental permit every two years, with the renewal application submitted 30 days prior to the expiration of the current permit. The cost of this renewal is $100 and the cost of reinspection is $100.

Taxes

Ontario County applies two taxes totaling 10.5% that apply to various transient accommodations. More information is available in the County Code. Airbnb collects and remits these taxes in Ontario County. Get more information about that process.

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.