Given the size of East Hampton, there is demand for short term rentals throughout the many neighborhoods of the beautiful city. In neighborhoods with less demand, there tends to be a balancing effect of lower supply, ensuring consistent occupancy no matter where or when a host is renting. Demand in the downtown core is always the strongest due to proximity to restaurants, activities, and sites. Due to the lack of hotels outside of the downtown core, hosts in neighborhoods not traditionally known for tourism offer a great hotel alternative on sites like Airbnb and experience strong occupancy.

The East Hampton short term rental market is a seasonal market due to variability in travel demand throughout the year. The strongest months of the year are between May to October, with the summer months being the busiest time. The summer demand is generated by increased tourism, conferences, and events. Hosts renting their homes in the winter months may decide they want monthly executive rentals to provide stable monthly income and occupancy due to lower tourism demand.

In the City of East Hampton, property owners willing to rent their residential properties must obtain a Rental Registry Number. The filing fee for a two-year program is $100, and there is no charge to update the registration. If the home is owner-occupied, there is no need to register the property. For any questions about the East Hampton vacation rental license, you can visit the city’s website, or contact us.