Short-Term Rental Regulations in Maine
State Overview
Maine does not preempt local short-term rental regulation. There is no statewide STR licensing scheme; cities and towns set their own registration, caps, and zoning rules. The state's role is taxation: a 9% sales tax on the rental of living quarters (36 M.R.S. §1811) administered by Maine Revenue Services, which property owners and transient rental platforms must collect and remit. The state imposes a 9% Sales Tax on Rental of Living Quarters in addition to any local taxes. Cities in Maine
| City | Permit | Tax Rate | Day Limit | Primary Res. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Harbor | ✓ Required | 9% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | Varies | → |
| Camden | ✓ Required | 9% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | Varies | → |
| Kennebunkport | ✓ Required | 9% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Portland | ✓ Required | 9% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | Varies | → |
Maine's STR Landscape
Maine does not have a uniform STR framework, leaving regulation to individual municipalities. The state imposes a 9% Sales Tax on Rental of Living Quarters in addition to local taxes.
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Other States
Alabama 7 cities Alaska 1 city Arizona 9 cities Arkansas 3 cities California 30 cities Colorado 12 cities Connecticut 1 city Delaware 2 cities District of Columbia 1 city Florida 24 cities Georgia 8 cities Hawaii 4 cities Idaho 3 cities Illinois 7 cities Indiana 4 cities Kentucky 3 cities Louisiana 2 cities Maryland 4 cities Massachusetts 6 cities Michigan 8 cities Minnesota 3 cities Mississippi 3 cities Missouri 5 cities Montana 3 cities Nevada 1 city New Hampshire 2 cities New Jersey 5 cities New Mexico 3 cities New York 12 cities North Carolina 7 cities Ohio 7 cities Oklahoma 3 cities Oregon 3 cities Pennsylvania 9 cities Rhode Island 2 cities South Carolina 9 cities South Dakota 2 cities Tennessee 7 cities Texas 15 cities Utah 7 cities Vermont 2 cities Virginia 6 cities Washington 5 cities West Virginia 2 cities Wisconsin 6 cities Wyoming 1 city