Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Somerset County, ME

Airbnb listings are allowed in Somerset County, ME, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are defined as the rental of a dwelling unit or residential campsite for less than 30 consecutive days. In the Maine Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) service area, STRs are allowed in any zoning subdistrict where residential dwellings are permitted; operators must file a Short-Term Rental Notice with the LUPC. Municipalities within the county may have their own specific rules, but no county-level ordinance exists. 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 defined as the rental of a dwelling unit or residential campsite for less than 30 consecutive days. In the Maine Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) service area, STRs are allowed in any zoning subdistrict where residential dwellings are permitted; operators must file a Short-Term Rental Notice with the LUPC. Municipalities within the county may have their own specific rules, but no county-level ordinance exists.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Somerset County.

Vrbo is permitted in Somerset County, ME under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Somerset County 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 Somerset County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.