Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Middletown, RI

Short-term rentals are permitted only by special-use permit in all residential zoning districts; the property owner must reside on the property at all times during rentals; no more than six short-term renters are allowed at any time and only one building on a lot may operate as an STR. All STRs must register with the Town (Chapter 98) and with the State of Rhode Island and comply with occupancy and parking limits.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Middletown. 1) Register the unit with the State of Rhode Island STR registry (eLicensing). 2) Register with the Town of Middletown via the Viewpoint e-permitting portal and complete required inspections per Chapter 98. 3) Submit a Special Use permit application to the Middletown Zoning Board of Review (due the Monday before the fourth Tuesday of the month) along with an affidavit attesting to compliance with owner-occupancy and guest limits.

1) Register the unit with the State of Rhode Island STR registry (eLicensing). 2) Register with the Town of Middletown via the Viewpoint e-permitting portal and complete required inspections per Chapter 98. 3) Submit a Special Use permit application to the Middletown Zoning Board of Review (due the Monday before the fourth Tuesday of the month) along with an affidavit attesting to compliance with owner-occupancy and guest limits.