Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cape Neddick, ME

Airbnb listings are allowed in Cape Neddick, ME, but with restrictions. Permitted only through a Town of York Short-Term Residential Rental (STRR) permitting program (owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied tiers). Key limits: occupancy capped at 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests total; ADUs prohibited as STRs; insurance (minimum $1M or equivalent platform coverage), on-site/local contact with 60-minute emergency response, trash/recycling, noise, and open-burning restrictions; non-owner-occupied units require Code Enforcement inspection prior to permit issuance and are inspected on a 3-year cycle. 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.

Permitted only through a Town of York Short-Term Residential Rental (STRR) permitting program (owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied tiers). Key limits: occupancy capped at 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests total; ADUs prohibited as STRs; insurance (minimum $1M or equivalent platform coverage), on-site/local contact with 60-minute emergency response, trash/recycling, noise, and open-burning restrictions; non-owner-occupied units require Code Enforcement inspection prior to permit issuance and are inspected on a 3-year cycle.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cape Neddick. 1) Submit the Town’s STRR permit application to the Town Clerk with property address/tax map, owner and local contact information, and required certification of compliance; 2) provide a certificate of liability insurance (≥ $1M) or proof of hosting platform coverage, and obtain Code Enforcement approval/inspection for non‑owner occupied units; 3) pay the permit fee as established by the Selectboard and renew annually (renewal application due within 90 days of Dec 31).

1) Submit the Town’s STRR permit application to the Town Clerk with property address/tax map, owner and local contact information, and required certification of compliance; 2) provide a certificate of liability insurance (≥ $1M) or proof of hosting platform coverage, and obtain Code Enforcement approval/inspection for non‑owner occupied units; 3) pay the permit fee as established by the Selectboard and renew annually (renewal application due within 90 days of Dec 31).

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