Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Windham, NH

Airbnb listings are allowed in Windham, NH, but with restrictions. STRs are permitted only via Conditional Use Permit (CUP): owner-occupied STRs allowed by CUP in Rural and Residence A districts; non-owner-occupied STRs allowed by CUP in Village Center only; STRs are prohibited in Accessory Dwelling Units; occupancy limited to 2 persons per bedroom + 1; required smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguishers; parking = 1 off-street space per bedroom, no street parking; local 24/7 contact required to respond within 2 hours; CUPs valid one year and require annual reporting on rental nights, occupancy, complaints, and safety maintenance. 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 permitted only via Conditional Use Permit (CUP): owner-occupied STRs allowed by CUP in Rural and Residence A districts; non-owner-occupied STRs allowed by CUP in Village Center only; STRs are prohibited in Accessory Dwelling Units; occupancy limited to 2 persons per bedroom + 1; required smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguishers; parking = 1 off-street space per bedroom, no street parking; local 24/7 contact required to respond within 2 hours; CUPs valid one year and require annual reporting on rental nights, occupancy, complaints, and safety maintenance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Windham. 1) Submit a Conditional Use Permit application to the Planning Board through the Community Development Department including a completed CUP application form with scaled site and floor plans, septic approval documentation, contact details, proof of NH Meals & Rooms tax compliance, an abutter list with mailing envelopes/labels, and the application fee established by the Board of Selectmen. 2) The Planning Board will schedule and conduct a public hearing on the CUP application and vote. 3) If granted, the CUP is valid one year; CUPs may be renewed by the Community Development Department if no changes occur; CUP holders must maintain records and submit an annual report at renewal.

1) Submit a Conditional Use Permit application to the Planning Board through the Community Development Department including a completed CUP application form with scaled site and floor plans, septic approval documentation, contact details, proof of NH Meals & Rooms tax compliance, an abutter list with mailing envelopes/labels, and the application fee established by the Board of Selectmen. 2) The Planning Board will schedule and conduct a public hearing on the CUP application and vote. 3) If granted, the CUP is valid one year; CUPs may be renewed by the Community Development Department if no changes occur; CUP holders must maintain records and submit an annual report at renewal.

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