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An STR is the use of any Dwelling Unit, authorized Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Building, or portions thereof, for sleeping or lodging purposes by a paying guest for less than 14 consecutive days. This use is commonly associated with an online rental platform (e.g. Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO), but can also be rented without the assistance of a third party service. A Dwelling Unit is defined as a building or portion of a building designed for, or occupied exclusively by, persons living as one household.

The STR Ordinance describes the regulations that apply to the operation of STRs. It applies to anyone who rents all or a portion of their property for stays of less than 14 consecutive days.

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A host must obtain zoning approval for the unit and be in compliance with the STR Ordinance. This includes paying all required taxes and fees, providing information to guests regarding the town's noise, parking, occupancy ordinances, notifying the town of changes to host or local contact information, and listing the zoning certificate number on any rental advertisement.

Connecting owners, hosts and managers with each other and the resources you need to make sure short-term rentals have a home in your town’s sustainable tourism landscape. That includes fostering strong partnerships with local businesses, ally organizations, and your local governments. We also help our network collaborate to ensure our collective resources go 10x as far. Our partners support our efforts to connect STR owners and managers around the country and develop free educational resources to put best practices at your fingertips and take the confusion out of staying up to date with local rules.

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Contact the town office in which the STR resides and ask to speak with the code enforcer. Town office contact information can be found here.(https://www.flxvra.com/townboards)

Most towns meet at least once a week. To find out when your town's next board meeting is click here (https://www.flxvra.com/townboards)for the full schedule.

Check your town’s website for current regulations by clicking here.(https://www.flxvra.com/townboards)

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This site is managed by volunteers that have a common interest in protecting the economic impact of STR’s in the Finger Lakes.