Short-term rentals in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York
Buffalo and Niagara Falls draw two different crowds. The Falls, a short drive north, are among the most visited natural sights in North America and fill up in summer. Buffalo sells Bills games and hockey nights, a revived Canalside waterfront, architecture from Frank Lloyd Wright to Louis Sullivan, and hospitals and universities that bring steady weekday visitors. Winter is snowy but not empty, thanks to football and events. The typical rental is a "double", the city's classic two-family house, alongside apartments and single-family homes in the Elmwood Village, Allentown and North Buffalo.
Our advice
- If you live in a Buffalo double, the owner-occupied route is realistic: rent the second unit short-term and keep the certificate current.
- Contract snow removal and winterize seriously.
- Build the calendar around game days, concerts and summer at the Falls.
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Sources
- Buffalo City Code, chapter 380 (adopted 2024-02-20) (consulted 2026-09-27)
- City of Buffalo - Short-Term Rental Dwelling Code and Application (consulted 2026-09-27)
- NYSAC - Short-term rentals (S.885-C/A.4130-C signed 2024-12-21; chapter amendment S.820/A.5686, 2025) (consulted 2026-09-27)
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