Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Castine, ME

Airbnb listings are allowed in Castine, ME, but with restrictions. All rental units, including short-term stays, must be registered and listed annually with the town. Owners must comply with a life-safety checklist and provide contact information for the owner or a local manager. 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.

All rental units, including short-term stays, must be registered and listed annually with the town. Owners must comply with a life-safety checklist and provide contact information for the owner or a local manager.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Castine. 1) Complete the Town of Castine rental registration/license form. 2) Submit the form to the Town Office (67 Court Street) or Code Enforcement Office. 3) Pay the required registration fee and renew the license annually.

1) Complete the Town of Castine rental registration/license form. 2) Submit the form to the Town Office (67 Court Street) or Code Enforcement Office. 3) Pay the required registration fee and renew the license annually.

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