Short-Term Rental Regulations
in East Hampton, CT

Airbnbs are effectively legal in East Hampton, CT because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No East Hampton–specific short-term vacation rental (STR) ordinance or STR permitting guidance was located on the Town’s official website or in the Town’s codified code as of 2026-03-01. The Town’s Housing Code addresses rooming houses and requires licensing/inspection for rooming houses, and the Land Use/Planning & Zoning process controls special permits and site plan/submittal procedures. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No East Hampton–specific short-term vacation rental (STR) ordinance or STR permitting guidance was located on the Town’s official website or in the Town’s codified code as of 2026-03-01. The Town’s Housing Code addresses rooming houses and requires licensing/inspection for rooming houses, and the Land Use/Planning & Zoning process controls special permits and site plan/submittal procedures.

Vrbo is effectively legal in East Hampton, CT for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in East Hampton are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for East Hampton. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.