Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ogunquit, ME

Airbnb listings are allowed in Ogunquit, ME, but with restrictions. Ogunquit defines 'Transient Accommodation Type 1 (TA-1) – Weekly Private Home Rental' as lodging rented to a family when owners/tenants are not present with a minimum stay of seven (7) days. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) may not be used as short-term rentals, and tiny homes cannot be used as TA-1 and must be owner-occupied. 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.

Ogunquit defines 'Transient Accommodation Type 1 (TA-1) – Weekly Private Home Rental' as lodging rented to a family when owners/tenants are not present with a minimum stay of seven (7) days. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) may not be used as short-term rentals, and tiny homes cannot be used as TA-1 and must be owner-occupied.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ogunquit. 1) Apply for a Business Registration through the Town of Ogunquit Clerk’s Office (required for all property owners renting weekly). 2) Contact the Code Enforcement Office or Town Clerk’s Office to ensure zoning and land-use compliance.

1) Apply for a Business Registration through the Town of Ogunquit Clerk’s Office (required for all property owners renting weekly). 2) Contact the Code Enforcement Office or Town Clerk’s Office to ensure zoning and land-use compliance.

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