Rochester

• Rochester, located on Lake Ontario’s Genesse River, is known for its rich history and stunning natural beauty. Property owners must register with the City of Rochester and obtain a short-term rental permit. Here are several key regulations:
• A permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Rochester. The permit must be renewed annually.
• Only owner-occupied units can be used as short-term rentals. Investor-owned or secondary homes are prohibited from short-term rental.
• There is a limit of 90 rental days per year for a permitted short-term rental unit.
• The maximum occupancy for a short-term rental is 2 persons per bedroom, not exceeding 6 total occupants.
• Onsite parking is limited to the number of legal bedrooms in the rental.
• Units must meet various safety requirements including smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, CO detectors.
• Hosts on platforms like Airbnb must obtain a license to operate in Rochester and pay an annual licensing fee.
• Listings can only be advertised on platforms with an approved permit number displayed.
• Violations can result in revoked permits and fines up to $10,000.