Kirkwood, NY · Broome County
Short-Term Rental Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this Town of Kirkwood application to seek a permit for short-term rental activity and provide property, occupancy, management, and supporting-document information.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Submit this application to the Town of Kirkwood Building & Code Enforcement to seek a permit under the Town’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance. The form asks for owner and applicant details, property information, occupancy, utilities, management contacts, and insurance proof. At the initial application, it also calls for a floor plan, property plat, and house rules; applicants must provide information about maintenance and snow removal and update specified materials annually when they change.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a Town of Kirkwood permit for short-term rental activity should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to-and-signed-before-me jurat; the applicant signs the application before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Short-Term Rental Permit Application from the Town of Kirkwood.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, property, occupancy, management, and other requested details, and gather the supporting materials listed on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and sign the application during the notary’s live video session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the notarized application and supporting materials to the Town of Kirkwood Building & Code Enforcement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kirkwood. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the short-term rental permit application?
- Complete the application, provide the requested supporting materials, and submit it to the Town of Kirkwood Building & Code Enforcement. The form lists a $150 fee payable by check to the Town of Kirkwood.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application ends with a statement that it is sworn to and signed before a notary public, so sign it in the notary’s presence.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- New York permits a commissioned online notary to notarize remotely. You can complete the notarization by video; check with the Town if you are unsure whether it will accept the notarized application.
- What supporting materials does the form request?
- For an initial application, the form requests a floor plan showing bedroom ingress and egress and a property plat showing buildings, parking, and, when applicable, well and septic systems. It also requests house rules and maintenance information.
Short-Term Rental Permit Application in other New York cities
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