Short Term Rentals

Homeowners may only operate a short term rental in the Town of Canandaigua with a valid, unexpired short term rental permit in compliance with the short term rental regulations in Town Code. 

Short Term Rental regulations in the Town of Canandaigua

• § 220-9.1 Short-term rentals (May 15, 2023)

Short Term Rental Permit Applications

• Short term rental permit applications are available on Cloudpermit on the building permit module. See Permit Applications page on Town website for Cloudpermit tips and instructions. (Please note, a completed application does not guarantee a permit will be issued)
• Examples of insurance certificates required to accompany each application
  • Acord 25 – Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Acord 27 – Evidence of Property Insurance
  • Acord 28 – Evidence of Commercial Property Insurance
• Permit terms and fees
  • No pre-payment will be accepted with a permit application. The Town will notify applicants if and when a permit is ready to be issued.
  • Permits are valid for three years from the date of issuance.
  • Permit fees are $900 and payable only after applicant has been notified that a permit is ready to be issued. If a homeowner operates multiple short term rentals, each unit requires a separate permit application, permit, and fee.