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Old Orchard Beach short-term rental rules
ModerateYork County coastLast checked November 13, 2026
Every rental unit needs a council-approved license after inspection.
Not yet confirmed with the town office
- Who must license
- Every rental unit, including short-term rentals
- Approval
- Police, fire and code sign-off, then a Town Council vote (meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesday)
- Fee
- $25 per unit per year plus a $500 non-refundable application fee covering the first inspection and one follow-up (confirm with the Business Licensing office)
- Term
- Rental licenses are renewed every two years
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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
- OfficialOld Orchard Beach Code, Chapter 18 (licenses)
- OfficialOld Orchard Beach Town Council agendas
- Industry summaryAirROI: Maine rules summary (fee amounts)
This page summarizes public information and is not legal advice. Confirm with the town before relying on it.