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Kennebunkport short-term rental rules

StrictYork County coastLast checked November 13, 2026

License required before advertising; licenses capped and renewed each calendar year.

Not yet confirmed with the town office

Inspection prep checklist
Who must license
Every short-term rental, before advertising (ordinance approved by voters in June 2021)
Deadline
Licenses expire December 31; renew for the new year
Cap
The town caps the number of short-term rental licenses
Listings
Current license number required on all advertisements
Records
Owners must keep records of rentals and post a notice with owner or local contact details
Complaints
Town hotline (207) 204-3980, run through Host Compliance

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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

This page summarizes public information and is not legal advice. Confirm with the town before relying on it.