Reading, NY · Schuyler County
Short-Term Rental Permit Application
Town of Reading property owners use this application to request a permit to operate a short-term rental and provide required property details and documentation.
What this form is
The Town of Reading uses this application to review a short-term rental permit request. Owners provide applicant and property details, describe occupancy and parking, and attach scaled property and floor-plan drawings, an evacuation plan, and specified county documents. The form also includes a compliance statement and owner affirmation, and states that renewal is required every three years.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a Town of Reading permit for a short-term rental complete the application and provide the listed supporting documents.
How to submit it
Return the original completed application and attachments to the Code Enforcement Officer with the $300-per-dwelling-unit permit fee, payable to the Town of Reading.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; owners affirm under penalty of perjury, but no notarized attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Reading Short-Term Rental Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and property details, complete the compliance statement, and have the property owner or owners sign and date the affirmation.
- 3
Gather The Required Attachments
Include the required scaled drawings, evacuation plan, tax certificate, and wastewater permit or certificate of compliance.
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Submit To The Town
Return the original application and attachments to the Code Enforcement Officer with the $300-per-dwelling-unit fee, payable to the Town of Reading.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Permit Application?
- No. The application has owner signature and date lines but no notary block. Owners affirm under penalty of perjury; no notarized attachment is listed.
- How do I submit the Short-Term Rental Permit Application?
- Return the original completed application and attachments to the Code Enforcement Officer with the $300-per-dwelling-unit permit fee, payable to the Town of Reading.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The application lists scaled property and floor-plan drawings, an evacuation plan, a certificate of authority to collect tax from the Schuyler County Treasurer, and a county wastewater permit or certificate of compliance.
- How often must the short-term rental permit be renewed?
- The application states that permit renewal is required every three years.