Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Coos County, NH

Airbnb listings are allowed in Coos County, NH, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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