Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Aroostook County, ME

Airbnb listings are allowed in Aroostook County, ME, but with restrictions. In unorganized territories, STRs are defined as rentals for less than 30 days and require online registration. In municipalities like Caribou and Presque Isle, STRs are regulated uses that must comply with nuisance standards regarding noise, lighting, and neighbor notification. A permit is required before you can host. 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.

In unorganized territories, STRs are defined as rentals for less than 30 days and require online registration. In municipalities like Caribou and Presque Isle, STRs are regulated uses that must comply with nuisance standards regarding noise, lighting, and neighbor notification.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Aroostook County. 1. For unorganized territories, complete the mandatory online registration via the Maine LUPC portal (no fee). 2. For municipalities like Presque Isle or Caribou, submit an application for approval to the local planning/clerk office and ensure compliance with nuisance and neighbor notification standards before advertising.

1. For unorganized territories, complete the mandatory online registration via the Maine LUPC portal (no fee). 2. For municipalities like Presque Isle or Caribou, submit an application for approval to the local planning/clerk office and ensure compliance with nuisance and neighbor notification standards before advertising.

Vrbo is permitted in Aroostook County, ME under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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