Short-Term Rental Regulations
in East Boothbay, ME

Airbnb listings are allowed in East Boothbay, ME, but with restrictions. Lincoln County requires an STR license for dwellings rented for 30 nights or less, with occupancy limited to two persons per sleeping area plus two additional persons (excluding children under 2). In LUPC jurisdictions, STRs are allowed in residential zones but require a mandatory Short-Term Rental Notice filing. 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.

Lincoln County requires an STR license for dwellings rented for 30 nights or less, with occupancy limited to two persons per sleeping area plus two additional persons (excluding children under 2). In LUPC jurisdictions, STRs are allowed in residential zones but require a mandatory Short-Term Rental Notice filing.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in East Boothbay. 1) Apply via the Lincoln County STR portal and pay the $900 initial fee. 2) Pass an annual property inspection and pay the $600 annual renewal fee. 3) If in an LUPC area, file a Short-Term Rental Notice via the LUPC portal before operating.

1) Apply via the Lincoln County STR portal and pay the $900 initial fee. 2) Pass an annual property inspection and pay the $600 annual renewal fee. 3) If in an LUPC area, file a Short-Term Rental Notice via the LUPC portal before operating.

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