Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Trenton, ME

Seasonal rental structures are limited to units under 700 square feet and may not be rented for more than six months per calendar year. Hotels, motels, and other lodging places are treated as conditional uses in specific districts, requiring Planning Board review.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Trenton. 1) Submit a written application on the municipal form, including a scaled site plan, to the Code Enforcement Officer or Planning Board. 2) Obtain the required permit (CEO permit for permitted uses or Planning Board approval for conditional uses). 3) Pay the permit fee as established by the Board of Selectmen.

1) Submit a written application on the municipal form, including a scaled site plan, to the Code Enforcement Officer or Planning Board. 2) Obtain the required permit (CEO permit for permitted uses or Planning Board approval for conditional uses). 3) Pay the permit fee as established by the Board of Selectmen.