Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Wilton, CT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Wilton, CT, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are permitted only in portions of a structure covered by a Certificate of Occupancy for a dwelling unit. Bed and Breakfast accommodations are defined as establishments offering transient lodging operated by a resident. The Planning & Zoning Commission has maintained files regarding potential modifications to these regulations. 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.

Short-term rentals are permitted only in portions of a structure covered by a Certificate of Occupancy for a dwelling unit. Bed and Breakfast accommodations are defined as establishments offering transient lodging operated by a resident. The Planning & Zoning Commission has maintained files regarding potential modifications to these regulations.

Vrbo is permitted in Wilton, 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 Wilton 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 Wilton. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.