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South Portland short-term rental rules

StrictTop 10 by populationGreater PortlandLast checked November 13, 2026

Non-hosted rentals barred in strictly residential zones; annual registration.

Not yet confirmed with the town office

Inspection prep checklist
Who must register
All short-term rentals (under 30 consecutive days), annually, through the city's online portal
Where allowed
Non-hosted (owner not present) rentals are not allowed in strictly residential zones; hosted rentals allowed with conditions
Inspection
Fire Chief or designee inspects before the first registration
Listings
City-issued registration number required in ads
Enforcement
The city uses Host Compliance to find unregistered listings
Fees
Previously reported as $200 hosted / $400 non-hosted per year plus a one-time $100 fire inspection; confirm current amounts with the City Clerk

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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.