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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Coos County, NH

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

In Coös County Unincorporated Places, STRs require a zoning permit and conditional use review, meeting dimensional, setback, and septic requirements. In municipalities like Lancaster, STRs are commercial uses permitted in business districts and by conditional use permit in others, requiring biannual registration, state-approved septic matching advertised bedrooms, a 24-hour contact, and are prohibited in ADUs unless owner-occupied.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) For unincorporated places: Submit a Zoning Permit application to the Coös County Planning Board with a plot plan, septic/water descriptions, and state approvals. 2) If required, apply for a Conditional Use Permit involving a public hearing and fees. 3) For municipalities (e.g., Lancaster): Submit the town’s STR application biannually with documentation for parking, septic, and a 24/7 contact.

Official Resources

Official Coos County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Coos County, NH?
In Coös County Unincorporated Places, STRs require a zoning permit and conditional use review, meeting dimensional, setback, and septic requirements. In municipalities like Lancaster, STRs are commercial uses permitted in business districts and by conditional use permit in others, requiring biannual registration, state-approved septic matching advertised bedrooms, a 24-hour contact, and are prohibited in ADUs unless owner-occupied.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Coos County?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Coos County. 1) For unincorporated places: Submit a Zoning Permit application to the Coös County Planning Board with a plot plan, septic/water descriptions, and state approvals. 2) If required, apply for a Conditional Use Permit involving a public hearing and fees. 3) For municipalities (e.g., Lancaster): Submit the town’s STR application biannually with documentation for parking, septic, and a 24/7 contact.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Coos County?
1) For unincorporated places: Submit a Zoning Permit application to the Coös County Planning Board with a plot plan, septic/water descriptions, and state approvals. 2) If required, apply for a Conditional Use Permit involving a public hearing and fees. 3) For municipalities (e.g., Lancaster): Submit the town’s STR application biannually with documentation for parking, septic, and a 24/7 contact.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction