Short Term Rental Information

Short-Term Rental Licensing in the City of Victor

If you own or manage a short-term rental within Victor city limits, you're required to obtain a Victor Business License before operating. This applies to all rentals offered for stays of less than 30 days.
All licenses are subject to annual renewal and may include property inspections.

What Qualifies as a Short-Term Rental?

Per Victor City Code, Title 3, Chapter 1 , a Short-Term Rental Business is defined as:

A person who owns and/or manages one or more residences at different premises rented to third parties for periods of less than 30 days.

License Requirements

Operating any business—including a short-term rental—within city limits requires a valid business license. Key points:

• A separate license is required for each individual rental property.
• Applications must be completed using the web form Business License Application .
• No person may operate a short-term rental without a valid license.

Victor City Code – Title 3, Chapter 1 ; Ordinance O540 § 1, 2019

Occupancy Tax Information

All short-term rentals are subject to the City of Victor’s 6% room occupancy tax on rentals of 30 days or less, including:

• Vacation rentals
• Hotel/motel rooms
• Tourist homes
• Condominium units
• Other short-term sleeping accommodations

This tax is in addition to other required non-property taxes and must be reported monthly.

Payment & Reporting:

• Taxes are due monthly and must be submitted to the City Clerk by the 20th of the following month.
• If you use a third-party platform (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO), you must provide documentation confirming that they are collecting and remitting taxes on your behalf.

Victor City Code – Title 3, Chapter 1C

Getting Started

1. Apply for a Business License with the City of Victor.
2. Schedule an inspection, if required.
3. Ensure you are collecting and submitting occupancy tax or confirm that your platform is doing so.

Have questions? Contact the Victor City Clerk’s Office for assistance with applications, renewals, and tax submission details.

Downloadable Forms & Resources:

• Business License Application Web Form
• Tax Remittance Information