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Short-term rental rules in East Hampton, NY
How East Hampton regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- mandatory seasonal-use / rental registry with notarized affidavits
- 14-day minimum rental floor (rentals of fewer than two weeks not permitted)
- short-term (<2 week) rentals capped at two per calendar year
- aggressive municipal enforcement
- whole-home absentee rental still permitted by-right for 2+ week terms, no owner-occupancy requirement
Based on: Village of East Hampton Village Code Ch. 232 (Seasonal Use Dwelling Unit Registry); Town of East Hampton Town Code Ch.
Summary of the rule
This form is required for all Village rentals lasting fewer than 120 days
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Last reviewed Sep 15, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
Pending legislation
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