Current permit-cap status, minimum-stay requirements, owner-occupancy rules, and jurisdiction breakdown for short-term rentals in Ellicottville. Every field is cited to a primary source below. Always verify the specific parcel with the operating jurisdiction before writing an offer.
The Town of Ellicottville adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2025 (effective ~2025-03-21) requiring an annual STR license with a 15%-of-block density cap in residential zones; primary-residence operators are exempt from the cap. The Village enforces a separate license regime.
Have a specific property in mind? Analyze it with a $99 report →Ellicottville's Town Local Law No. 1 of 2025 (adopted 2025-02-19, effective ~2025-03-21) creates a two-tier license system. Non-primary-residence STRs are capped at 15% of lots on any residential block — check the block density before making an offer, because a full block can shut out further entrants. Primary-residence operators (≥184 days/year on-site) are exempt from the density cap. Annual fees run $75 (studio) to $200 (4+ bedroom), licenses expire every February 28, and the town license number must appear in every listing. Village of Ellicottville runs its own license regime through the Code Enforcement Officer for parcels inside village limits — apply to both if the parcel straddles.
Short-term rentals in Ellicottville are classified as restricted as of 2026-08-16. The Town of Ellicottville adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2025 (effective ~2025-03-21) requiring an annual STR license with a 15%-of-block density cap in residential zones; primary-residence operators are exempt from the cap. The Village enforces a separate license regime.
Yes. Town of Ellicottville: 15% density cap — STR permits may not exceed 15% of total lots on any given block in residential zones. Primary-residence operators (occupying the property at least 184 days per year) are exempt from the cap.
The primary source does not specify a minimum stay for short-term rentals.
Ellicottville does not require owner-occupancy for short-term rental operators as of 2026-08-16. Verify the specific parcel with the operating jurisdiction before offering, as owner-occupancy rules interact with zoning overlays.
Contact the operating jurisdiction directly using the primary-source links published on this page. Zoning, HOA restrictions, and pending regulatory changes are parcel-specific and can override the citywide profile above. DepreciMax's $99 property report separately sizes the Year-1 §168(k) bonus depreciation deduction for a specific address, once regulatory clearance is confirmed.
Once you've verified the regulatory profile of a listing you're considering, run a $99 DepreciMax property report to size the actual Year-1 §168(k) bonus depreciation deduction. The report analyzes the listing photos to classify finishes as 5-year personal property, 15-year land improvements, or 39-year structural — producing a line-item estimate closely calibrated to a formal cost seg study.
Use the DepreciMax STR Regulations Database for the full top-50 market fleet — every market cited to a primary jurisdiction source, updated quarterly.
Not legal or tax advice. Short-term rental regulations change frequently and vary by parcel, zone, and HOA. The information on this page is a summary of publicly available primary sources as of 2026-08-16. Before acting — buying, listing, or operating a short-term rental in Ellicottville — verify current rules with the operating jurisdiction and consult a local attorney and CPA.