Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Addison, ME

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Addison, ME because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. Addison’s official Land Use and Development Code does not define or regulate “short-term rental” or “vacation rental” as a distinct use. Short-term rental activity is not expressly regulated but could be subject to the Town’s general land-use permitting process if treated as a new or changed use requiring a land use permit from the Planning Board. 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.

Addison’s official Land Use and Development Code does not define or regulate “short-term rental” or “vacation rental” as a distinct use. Short-term rental activity is not expressly regulated but could be subject to the Town’s general land-use permitting process if treated as a new or changed use requiring a land use permit from the Planning Board.

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