Wilmington, NY · Essex County
Short Term Rental Application
Property owners use this application to register a short-term rental and request a permit from the Town of Wilmington.
What this form is
The application requests a short-term rental permit and collects ownership, property, sleeping-room, and local-contact details. Applicants must include a current vesting deed or tax bill and a site plan showing buildings, parking, and the septic system and leach field. The document lists a $300 registration fee plus $50 for each bedroom or sleeping area and describes the rental standards owners certify they meet.
Who needs it
Owners of a Wilmington property used for short-term rentals must apply, and all persons or entities with an ownership interest must sign.
How to submit it
File the completed application with the Code Enforcement Officer, including the listed fee and required documents. The form gives the mailing address as Town of Wilmington, PO Box 180, Wilmington, NY 12997.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it includes a sworn-affidavit certification, but no notary block or notarization instruction appears on the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Wilmington Short Term Rental Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide owner and property details, sleeping-room information, and contact-person details; obtain signatures from all persons and entities with an ownership interest.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a current vesting deed or tax bill and a site plan showing buildings, required parking, the septic system, and the leach field.
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Submit To The Town
File the completed application, required documents, and fee with the Code Enforcement Officer at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Short Term Rental Application?
- No. The form includes a sworn-affidavit certification, but it has no notary block or instruction to have the signatures notarized.
- How do I submit the Short Term Rental Application?
- File it with the Code Enforcement Officer with the required fee and documents. The form lists Town of Wilmington, PO Box 180, Wilmington, NY 12997.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Include a copy of the current vesting deed or tax bill and a site plan showing buildings, parking spaces, the septic system, and the leach field.
- What fee does the application list?
- The form lists a $300 registration fee for a one-year permit, plus $50 for each bedroom or sleeping area.