Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Orono, ME

All rental properties must register annually and absentee owners must designate a local agent. Proposed 'homestay' rules (Draft v1) establish three tiers based on owner-occupancy, require interior posting of operator and emergency contact info, and mandate safety inspections every three years.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Orono. 1. Submit a rental registration form and notarized statement to the Code Enforcement Office by August 15 annually. 2. Pay the registration fee ($25 per unit if by Sept 1; $50 thereafter). 3. For homestays (per draft rules), undergo an initial safety inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer and Life Safety Inspector.

1. Submit a rental registration form and notarized statement to the Code Enforcement Office by August 15 annually. 2. Pay the registration fee ($25 per unit if by Sept 1; $50 thereafter). 3. For homestays (per draft rules), undergo an initial safety inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer and Life Safety Inspector.