Short Term Rental Law

The Moratorium for New Short-term Rentals expired on December 31, 2024.  

Click here for the STR Cap and Exemption Policy to find out the cap in the district you reside.

The Village board of Trustees has established a policy determining the caps for New Short-term Rentals in each district of the Village of Saranac Lake. 

If you live in a district with a cap higher than 0, please submit the following application to the Community Development Director.

Special Use Permit Application

If you live in a district where the Cap is 0, please complete this form and submit to the Village Clerk.

On June 12, 2023, the Village Board of Trustees adopted new laws and regulations to ensure the orderly and responsible management of short-term rentals. The laws and supporting documents can be found in the sidebar on this page. If you are a short-term rental owner, it is important for you to be aware of these new laws and the requirements that will be applicable to your property. 

The new regulations define two types of short-term rentals: 

• Pre-Existing Short-Term Rentals are those that were lawfully operating as of January 31, 2023 and are authorized to continue operation through the permitting process. 
• New Short-Term Rentals are those that were not lawfully in operation as of January 31, 2023 and are not authorized to operate until permits are granted. The Village has enacted a moratorium on New Short-Term Rental permit applications for 18 months or until all applications for Pre-Existing STRs have been processed. Operators of New STRs must obtain permits prior to renting your property for short-term stays. 

STR Informative Powerpoint

STR Permit 

In addition to the requested materials and signatures on the Village's Short-Term Rental Permit Application, all operators are required to print and affix a listing of community/house rules in plain view on their property. 

House Rules