Town of East Hampton, NY local landlord rules
State law also applies. See New York landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | Yes. |
| Short-term rentals (Airbnb) | Seasonal and other short rentals must be registered. |
Details & sources
Rental licensing / registration
Yes. Outside the incorporated villages, owners may not rent or allow occupancy of a rental or seasonal rental property by anyone other than the owner or immediate family without first getting a rental registry number from the Building Department, and tenants may not use a property without one (§ 199-1-2). Every rental advertisement must include the registry number (§ 199-1-3). Registrations expire two years after the form is deemed complete.
Verified Source: East Hampton Town Code ch. 199 (Rental Registry), § 199-1-2, § 199-1-3 · last checked 2026-10-16
Back to quick facts ↑Short-term rentals (Airbnb)
Seasonal and other short rentals must be registered. Outside the incorporated villages, a seasonal rental property can't be rented or occupied by anyone other than the owner or immediate family without a rental registry number from the Building Department (§ 199-1-2), and every advertisement must show the number (§ 199-1-3). Leaving the number out of an ad is punishable by a $150 to $1,500 fine; other violations carry fines of $3,000 to $15,000 for a first offense and $8,000 to $30,000 for a repeat within 18 months (§ 199-1-9).
Verified Source: East Hampton Town Code ch. 199, § 199-1-2, § 199-1-3, § 199-1-9 · last checked 2026-10-16
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