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Biddeford short-term rental rules
Unclear: confirmTop 10 by populationYork County coastLast checked November 13, 2026
Published guides disagree on whether Biddeford requires short-term rental registration.
Not yet confirmed with the town office
- What we found
- Some guides report an annual $100 registration per unit; others report no city program
- Next step
- Confirm with the City Clerk or Code Enforcement before renting
Get an email when Biddeford's rules change
Plus deadline reminders for your property.
Before you list
- Register or license with the town
- Pass any required inspection (smoke and CO alarms, egress, fire extinguisher)
- Put the registration number in every listing
- Register with Maine Revenue Services for direct bookings
- Show the total price, including fees, in ads
Proposed changes
Nothing proposed right now · Last checked November 13, 2026
Sources
- OfficialCity of Biddeford Code of Ordinances (search 'rental')
- Industry summaryRedAwning: Biddeford summary
This page summarizes public information and is not legal advice. Confirm with the town before relying on it.