Short-Term Rental Regulations
in South Windsor, CT

Airbnb listings are allowed in South Windsor, CT, but with restrictions. Residential properties with accessory apartments are expressly prohibited from use as short-term rental properties. No townwide short-term rental (STR) licensing or permitting ordinance is codified; a 2023 proposed zoning text amendment to define and require permits for STRs was denied. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Residential properties with accessory apartments are expressly prohibited from use as short-term rental properties. No townwide short-term rental (STR) licensing or permitting ordinance is codified; a 2023 proposed zoning text amendment to define and require permits for STRs was denied.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in South Windsor.

Vrbo is permitted in South Windsor, CT under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in South Windsor 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 South Windsor. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.