Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Saco, ME

Airbnb listings are allowed in Saco, ME, but with restrictions. Seasonal rentals (6 days to 4 months) are permitted only in specific areas east of Seaside Avenue and Camp Ellis Avenue, and within 400 feet west of their center lines. Daily rentals (under 6 days) are prohibited unless the property is a licensed motel/hotel; ADUs are prohibited from rentals shorter than one month. 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.

Seasonal rentals (6 days to 4 months) are permitted only in specific areas east of Seaside Avenue and Camp Ellis Avenue, and within 400 feet west of their center lines. Daily rentals (under 6 days) are prohibited unless the property is a licensed motel/hotel; ADUs are prohibited from rentals shorter than one month.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Saco. 1) Submit a license application and fee to the Code Enforcement Officer; 2) Pass safety inspections conducted by the Fire Department and Code Enforcement Office (required for first-time applicants); 3) Receive a license decision within 21 days. Licenses must be renewed annually by December 31.

1) Submit a license application and fee to the Code Enforcement Officer; 2) Pass safety inspections conducted by the Fire Department and Code Enforcement Office (required for first-time applicants); 3) Receive a license decision within 21 days. Licenses must be renewed annually by December 31.

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