Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Rye, NH

Airbnb listings are allowed in Rye, NH, but with restrictions. Tourist units are permitted only in Business and Commercial Districts and prohibited in Single or General Residence Districts. Occupancy is limited to a minimum of 60 sq ft per adult and 50 sq ft per child, with seasonal restrictions (May 15–Oct 15) unless the Building Inspector approves year-round use based on parking, heating, and leach field capacity. 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.

Tourist units are permitted only in Business and Commercial Districts and prohibited in Single or General Residence Districts. Occupancy is limited to a minimum of 60 sq ft per adult and 50 sq ft per child, with seasonal restrictions (May 15–Oct 15) unless the Building Inspector approves year-round use based on parking, heating, and leach field capacity.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Rye. 1) Submit an application to the Select Board including plans showing building locations, driveways, and sanitation facilities (toilets, baths, laundry). 2) Pay the annual permit fee (minimum $10 per unit) and ensure compliance with building permit and site plan review requirements. 3) For year-round use, obtain Building Inspector approval regarding parking, heating, and leach field capacity.

1) Submit an application to the Select Board including plans showing building locations, driveways, and sanitation facilities (toilets, baths, laundry). 2) Pay the annual permit fee (minimum $10 per unit) and ensure compliance with building permit and site plan review requirements. 3) For year-round use, obtain Building Inspector approval regarding parking, heating, and leach field capacity.

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