Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-30
Short-term rentals
Operative Text
A. Short-term rental standards. All short-term rentals shall meet the following standards: (1) The maximum occupancy for each short-term rental unit shall be the smaller of: (a) The number of people calculated on the basis of two persons per sleeping room (unless the room size is below 100 square feet) plus an additional two persons. For this purpose, a sleeping room is defined as a fully enclosed habitable space of at least 70 square feet for one person and 100 square feet for two persons, with an emergency escape or rescue opening. (2) The property must have sufficient off-street parking spaces, in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 300 of the Village Zoning Code, to accommodate the maximum occupancy. (3) Tenants and guests shall park in the off-street parking spaces required by Chapter 300 of the Village Zoning Code and shall not park on any part of the lawn of the property nor on the street. (4) A house number visible from the street or road shall be maintained. (5) Provisions shall be made for weekly garbage removal during rental periods. Garbage containers shall be secured with tight-fitting covers at all times to prevent leakage, spilling or odors, and placed where they are not clearly visible from the street or road except around pick-up time. B. Short-term rentals shall require inspections by the Code Enforcement Official on an annual basis and permits shall expire after 12 months.
Section 165-30 of the Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes operational standards for short-term rental units, covering occupancy limits, parking, house numbering, and garbage management. Occupancy is capped based on sleeping room count and size, with a formula of two persons per qualifying sleeping room plus two additional persons. The provision also requires annual inspections by the Code Enforcement Official and limits permits to a 12-month term before renewal is needed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of short-term rentals under § 165-30 generally ensure that the unit's advertised and actual occupancy does not exceed the formula tied to qualifying sleeping room sizes, and that sufficient off-street parking exists to match that occupancy limit. Compliant operators also maintain a visible house number, arrange weekly garbage removal with secured containers kept out of street view, and prohibit guests from parking on lawns or public streets. Because permits expire after 12 months, property managers typically schedule the required annual Code Enforcement Official inspection well in advance of the expiration date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
As a guest or short-term occupant, § 165-30 sets clear rules about how many people may stay in a unit, where vehicles must be parked, and how garbage must be handled during your stay. If you believe a short-term rental you are occupying does not meet these standards—such as being overcrowded beyond the room-size formula or lacking adequate parking—you may report concerns to the Johnson City Code Enforcement Official. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocacy groups can help you understand what options are available if you encounter conditions that appear to conflict with this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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