Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Kittery, ME

Airbnb listings are allowed in Kittery, ME, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are allowed in residential units for fewer than 30 days. Occupancy is limited to two adults per bedroom unless an increase is approved. Owner-occupied and seasonal units have no cap on licenses, while non-owner-occupied units are subject to a baseline cap with annual percentage increases. 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.

Short-term rentals are allowed in residential units for fewer than 30 days. Occupancy is limited to two adults per bedroom unless an increase is approved. Owner-occupied and seasonal units have no cap on licenses, while non-owner-occupied units are subject to a baseline cap with annual percentage increases.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Kittery. 1) Submit an application via the Kittery ViewPoint online portal including owner information and emergency contacts. 2) Pay the nonrefundable annual fee ($100 for owner-occupied/seasonal, $750 for non-owner-occupied). 3) Upon issuance, display the unique license number in the unit and all advertisements; licenses must be renewed annually.

1) Submit an application via the Kittery ViewPoint online portal including owner information and emergency contacts. 2) Pay the nonrefundable annual fee ($100 for owner-occupied/seasonal, $750 for non-owner-occupied). 3) Upon issuance, display the unique license number in the unit and all advertisements; licenses must be renewed annually.

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