Saranac Lake, NY · Essex County
Short-Term Rental Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a Saranac Lake short-term rental permit after special use permit approval.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit to operate a short-term rental in Saranac Lake. The instructions say applicants should complete it only after a Notice of Decision approving a Special Use Permit has been issued for the property; incomplete applications will not be approved. It asks for applicant and property details, contacts, water and sewer information, hosting platform listings, and acknowledgments, and lists required supporting documents.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking to operate a short-term rental in Saranac Lake complete this application after the property receives Special Use Permit approval.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required documentation to the Village of Saranac Lake Community Development Department, 39 Main Street, Suite 9, Saranac Lake, NY 12983-2294.
About notarization
The application is signed and dated without a notary; its required attached affidavit must be signed by all property owners and a notary public.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Short-Term Rental Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in applicant and property information, contacts, water and sewer details, hosting platform listings, and required acknowledgments.
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Gather Required Documents
Include a floor plan, proof of ownership, the applicable county occupancy-tax Certificate of Authority, and the signed and notarized owner affidavit.
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Submit to the Village
Send the completed application and required documents to the Community Development Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the Short-Term Rental Permit Application?
- Applicants seeking to operate a short-term rental complete the application after a Notice of Decision approves a Special Use Permit for the property.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The application lists a floor plan, proof of ownership, the applicable county Certificate of Authority to collect occupancy tax, and an affidavit signed by all property owners and a notary public.
- Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Permit Application?
- No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary, but its required attached affidavit must be signed by all property owners and a notary public.
- How do I submit the Short-Term Rental Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and required documentation to the Village of Saranac Lake Community Development Department at 39 Main Street, Suite 9, Saranac Lake, NY 12983-2294.
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