Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Kennebunkport, ME

Airbnb listings are allowed in Kennebunkport, ME, but with restrictions. STRs require an annual license and are subject to a total cap set annually by the Board of Selectmen (Goose Rocks Beach is exempt from the cap). Prohibited units include accessory apartments built after Nov 3, 2009, and certain affordable housing. Operators must pass a safety inspection every five years, display the license and Good Neighbor Guide in the unit, and include the license number in all advertisements. 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.

STRs require an annual license and are subject to a total cap set annually by the Board of Selectmen (Goose Rocks Beach is exempt from the cap). Prohibited units include accessory apartments built after Nov 3, 2009, and certain affordable housing. Operators must pass a safety inspection every five years, display the license and Good Neighbor Guide in the unit, and include the license number in all advertisements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Kennebunkport. 1) Submit an application and fee via the Town’s GovOS/MuniRevs portal and certify compliance with STR standards. 2) Complete a safety inspection (Breezeway self-inspection for initial applications; Town inspection at least every five years). 3) Pay the annual license fee ($325 for 0–3 bedrooms, $575 for 4+ bedrooms) and receive the license, which must be renewed annually.

1) Submit an application and fee via the Town’s GovOS/MuniRevs portal and certify compliance with STR standards. 2) Complete a safety inspection (Breezeway self-inspection for initial applications; Town inspection at least every five years). 3) Pay the annual license fee ($325 for 0–3 bedrooms, $575 for 4+ bedrooms) and receive the license, which must be renewed annually.

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