Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lyme, NH

Airbnb listings are allowed in Lyme, NH, but with restrictions. STRs are limited to 30 consecutive days and a maximum of 6 overnight guests (up to 12 with a special permit). The rental must be the owner's primary residence or an accessory building on the same lot, and a host (21+) must be on-site 24/7 during rentals. Prohibited activities include use as an event venue and parking on public rights-of-way. 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.

STRs are limited to 30 consecutive days and a maximum of 6 overnight guests (up to 12 with a special permit). The rental must be the owner's primary residence or an accessory building on the same lot, and a host (21+) must be on-site 24/7 during rentals. Prohibited activities include use as an event venue and parking on public rights-of-way.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lyme. 1) Submit an STR permit application to the Zoning Enforcement Officer including owner contact info, primary residence certification, and guest capacity. 2) Provide evidence of satisfactory health department inspections (septic/well) and pay the required fee. 3) Obtain a zoning permit (for conforming lots/3 or fewer rooms) or a special permit (for larger capacities), both of which require annual renewal.

1) Submit an STR permit application to the Zoning Enforcement Officer including owner contact info, primary residence certification, and guest capacity. 2) Provide evidence of satisfactory health department inspections (septic/well) and pay the required fee. 3) Obtain a zoning permit (for conforming lots/3 or fewer rooms) or a special permit (for larger capacities), both of which require annual renewal.

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