Canaan, NY · Columbia County
Short Term Rental Application
Property owners use this application to provide information about a short-term rental property and its local contact to the Town of Canaan.
What this form is
The Town of Canaan application collects the rental property's address, zoning district, tax map number, county tax registration number, owner details, and local contact information. It lists a floor plan sketch, parking plan sketch, annual permit fee, and proof of liability insurance as required items. An initial site inspection is scheduled after the town receives all documentation and the permit fee.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a short-term rental permit in Canaan need to provide the property, owner, and local contact information requested.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required documents to the Town of Canaan Building Department at 1647 County Route 5, PO Box 459, Canaan, New York 12029. The form lists [email protected] and the department phone number for contact.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Canaan Short Term Rental Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, tax registration, owner, and local contact information requested on the form.
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Gather Required Documents
Attach a labeled floor plan sketch, parking plan sketch, and liability insurance certificate or other proof of insurance; include the $250 annual permit fee.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit the application and required items to the Town of Canaan Building Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Short Term Rental Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block or sworn attachment listed.
- How do I submit the Short Term Rental Application?
- Submit it with the required documents and permit fee to the Town of Canaan Building Department at 1647 County Route 5, PO Box 459, Canaan, NY 12029.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists a labeled floor plan sketch, a parking plan sketch, an annual $250 permit fee, and a liability insurance certificate or other proof of insurance.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the property address, zoning district, tax map and county tax registration numbers, owner details, and contact information for a local contact who lives within 20 miles of the rental.
Need something notarized?
This Short Term Rental Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Canaan form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.