Auburn, NY · Cayuga County
Short Term Rental Application
Property owners or rental operators use this application to seek a City of Auburn short-term rental permit and provide rental and property details.
What this form is
The application requests a short-term rental permit and asks for the rental address, owner and operator details, bedroom count, bed tax number, parking, garbage removal, and maintenance plans. The City of Auburn requires the application, a site plan, house rules, proof of insurance coverage and bed tax number, and maintenance information, along with a $50 fee per unit. The permit is valid for 24 months from issuance.
Who needs it
Property owners or rental operators applying for a City of Auburn short-term rental permit need to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Return one copy of the completed application and one copy of all attachments, with the $50-per-unit fee, to the Code Enforcement Office, Memorial City Hall, 24 South Street, Auburn, New York 13021.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant and, if different, the owner sign and date.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the City of Auburn Short Term Rental Application.
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Complete and Sign
Provide the requested rental, owner, operator, parking, garbage, and maintenance information, then sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a site plan, house rules, proof of insurance coverage and bed tax number, and maintenance information.
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Submit to the City
Return one application copy, one copy of all attachments, and the $50-per-unit fee to the Code Enforcement Office at the address on the application.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Short Term Rental Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the applicant and, if different, the owner sign and date.
- How do I submit the Short Term Rental Application?
- Return one application copy, one copy of all attachments, and the $50-per-unit fee to the Code Enforcement Office at Memorial City Hall, 24 South Street, Auburn, New York 13021.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The checklist calls for a site plan showing rental-unit parking and any dumpster, house rules, proof of insurance coverage and bed tax number, and maintenance information.
- How long is the short-term rental permit valid?
- The application states that a short-term rental permit is valid for 24 months from the date of issuance.
Need something notarized?
This Short Term Rental Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Auburn form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.