Short-term rentals in Connecticut local government
What Connecticut city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
38 Connecticut meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Connecticut with the most short-term rentals activity
- Branford, CT (16)
- Bridgewater, CT (8)
- Milford, CT (3)
- West Hartford, CT (3)
- Ashford, CT (3)
- Washington, CT (3)
- Waterford, CT (1)
- New Britain, CT (1)
Latest matching meetings
Committee will review sewer rates, fair rent commission and short‑term rentals
The Public Works, Planning & Development Committee will establish quorum, approve the minutes from the March 27, 2024 meeting, and consider three items referred to the committee: findings of the sewer rate study, the Fair Rent Commission, and short‑term rentals. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
Board reviews Litchfield County Dispatch Agreement for local emergency services
The Bridgewater Board of Selectmen will review financial reports, personnel vacancies, and administrative updates. The body will discuss a proposed service agreement with Litchfield County Dispatch and continue policy reviews on short-term rentals and local speeding concerns. Additional items include planning for an…
Board to consider FY 26/27 budget, appeal, rentals
The Board of Selectmen will vote on the FY 26/27 Selectmen's Budget and hear an appeal from A&A Tree Service regarding a BAA decision. They will also discuss speeding concerns and short-term rental regulations.
Public hearing on proposed short-term rental regulations
The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on two proposed ordinances. One ordinance creates a new chapter regulating short-term residential rentals (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO), requiring permits, fees, and owner residency rules. The other ordinance adopts citation procedures for enforcing city code violations.
Board to vote on new short-term rental regulations
The Board of Aldermen will consider a new ordinance regulating short-term residential rentals and a separate ordinance on citation procedures. Other business includes appointments, approval of a tire collection agreement, reallocation of ARPA funds, charter revision resolutions, and a parking easement for 40 Broad…
Board to discuss budget, possible public hearing approval
The Board of Selectmen will discuss the budget and possibly approve it for a public hearing. They will also set dates for the public hearing and town meeting. Other items include tax refunds, reports, and a request to use the recreation area for a run/walk event.
Review of a Certificate of Appropriateness for siding and garage changes on Union St.
The South of the Green Historic District #2 Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted by Michael Connolly and Susanne McKeever for siding and garage modifications on Union Street. The commission will also review an updated property list and legal advice on AirBnBs, ground‑mounted…
Budget discussion at the March 10 Board of Selectmen meeting
The Bridgewater Board of Selectmen will discuss the town's budget and consider several items, including a personnel policy revision, adoption of the official town seal, and reports from the Tax Collector and Treasurer. They will also address speeding concerns with Troop A and the issue of short‑term rentals. The…
Bridgewater Board of Selectmen to discuss budget and personnel policy
The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the budget and personnel policy. The body will also review reports from the Tax Collector and Treasurer and address vacancies for the Tree Warden position.
Town Council to vote on affordable housing rezoning and short-term rental rules
The West Hartford Town Council will consider a rezoning request for a 54-unit affordable housing development on Newington Road and an ordinance regulating short-term rentals. The body will also approve appointments to the Arts Commission and the Greater Hartford Transit District.
Committee to discuss short-term rental ordinance and vegetation management
The Community Planning & Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss an ordinance regulating short-term rentals and the MDC Vegetation Management Program. The meeting includes an executive session regarding litigation involving Instant Property Solutions, LLC.
Commission considers short-term rental permit renewal at 21 Lakeside Dr
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and possible decision regarding a special permit renewal for a short-term rental. The body will also discuss the POCD Draft and elect officers.
Committee to discuss short-term rental ordinance and affordable housing site plan in executive session
The Finance & Administration Committee will hold executive sessions to discuss litigation strategy regarding a short-term rental ordinance and an attorney-client privileged communication on site plan approval for affordable housing developments. The committee will also consider resolutions to appropriate a federal…
Commission to discuss state housing bill and short‑term rental policies
The Bridgewater Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss several agenda items, including short‑term rentals and H.B. 8002, a state act concerning housing growth. Other items include a ZEO report, the 2026 meeting calendar, election of officers, and by‑law matters. The meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2025 at…
ZBA to hear appeals regarding unpermitted short-term rentals on Lake View Drive
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for two appeals against cease-and-desist orders. Both cases involve allegations of unpermitted short-term rentals in the Lake District Zone. Decisions on these appeals are possible but not required at this meeting.
P&Z to discuss short-term rental permit renewal and draft POCD
The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes, handle bills, and discuss a short-term rental permit renewal. The body will also review a draft Plan of Conservation and Development.
Bridgewater Selectmen to review tax reports and short-term rental forms
The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss tax refunds and review reports from the Tax Collector and Treasurer. The board is also considering a Short Term Rental Registration Application Form and discussing town-owned buildings.
Housing Commission reviews updates on Baldwin Hill, Judea Springs, and regulations
The Washington Housing Commission will meet on October 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. The agenda includes reviewing the September 9, 2025 minutes and providing updates on the Baldwin Hill property, Judea Springs, a meeting with WCHT and LCCHO, the publication of multi‑family housing regulations on the…
Committee to consider amending Blight Ordinance with new penalties and definitions
The RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee will discuss and potentially recommend amendments to the Town Blight Ordinance, the Short Term Residential Rental Ordinance, and the Town Charter. Key proposals include revising blight definitions, increasing fines from $100 to $1,000, removing a town building exemption, adding…
RTM to consider ordinance restricting short-term rentals
The Branford Representative Town Meeting will decide on a new ordinance imposing restrictions on short-term rentals, an amendment to the town's blight ordinance, and a tentative collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Town Supervisors for 2025-2028. The meeting also includes 11 budget transfer requests across…
Board to discuss tax refunds, rentals, and town building maintenance
The Board of Selectmen will review tax refunds, receive reports from the Tax Collector and Treasurer, and discuss town building maintenance and short-term rental regulations.
Discuss possible licensing/regulation of short-term rentals
The commission will review updates on the Baldwin Hill property, Judea Springs, a WCHT meeting, and new multi-family housing regulations. It will discuss the impact of short-term rentals in Washington and consider whether licensing or regulations are needed. No other items are scheduled for decision.
Housing Commission to discuss short-term rental regulations
The Washington Housing Commission will meet to discuss whether to investigate the impact of short-term rentals on local housing and if licensing or regulations are needed. The body will also receive updates on specific properties and predevelopment funding.
Committee discusses draft short-term rental ordinance outline
The RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee is reviewing a draft outline for a proposed Short-Term Residential Rental (STRR) ordinance. The outline includes definitions, registration requirements, parking limits, hosting rules, and prohibited activities. No final ordinance has been adopted; the committee is seeking public…
Committee to vote on short-term rental ordinance and blight amendment
The RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee will consider final approval of two ordinances: one creating a new short-term rental registration and regulation system, and another amending the Town's Blight Ordinance based on the Enforcement Officer's recommendations. Both ordinances are up for final review and possible…
RTM to consider short-term rental restrictions and blight ordinance amendments
The Representative Town Meeting will discuss creating an ordinance for short-term rental restrictions and amending the Town Blight Ordinance. The body will also consider establishing a harbor management commission and two budget transfer requests.
Committee to consider new short-term rental ordinance and other proposals
The RTM Rules & Ordinances Committee will consider three main proposals: amending the Town Blight Ordinance based on recommendations from the Blight Enforcement Officer, establishing a Branford Harbor Management Commission as requested by the First Selectman, and creating a new ordinance to regulate short-term rentals…
Committee to weigh short-term rental ordinance and harbor commission
The RTM Rules & Ordinances Committee will review proposed departmental budgets for fiscal year 2025-2026, including Building Inspection, Conservation, Inland Wetlands, Planning & Zoning, Zoning Board of Appeals, Water Pollution Control Authority, and Economic Development. The committee will also consider establishing…
RTM to review FY2026 departmental budgets and consider short-term rental regulations
The Rules and Ordinances Committee will review proposed budgets for fiscal year 2025-2026 for various town departments. The committee will also discuss establishing a working group to research short-term rental regulations and a proposed Branford Harbor Management Commission.
RTM Committee to review draft short-term rental ordinance
The Rules and Ordinances Committee will conduct a section-by-section review of a proposed ordinance to regulate short-term residential rentals. The body will also consider establishing a Pedestrian / Bicycle Committee and discuss a harbor management commission.
RTM to consider $5.3M bond for fire equipment and $8.5M police pension transfer
The RTM will vote on a bond resolution authorizing $5.3 million for a fire equipment project and consider multiple fund balance appropriations, including $8.5 million for the Police Pension Fund, $750,000 for the Coastal Resiliency Fund, and $475,000 for a Police Technology Fund. Also on the agenda are ordinances to…
Committee to consider short-term rental regulation ordinance as primary focus
The RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee will discuss and consider recommending ordinances on three topics: establishing a Pedestrian/Bicycle Committee, creating a Harbor Management Commission, and regulating short-term rentals. The short-term rental ordinance is the primary focus of tonight's meeting, with a working…
Committee to discuss short-term rental regulations and harbor management
The RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee will primarily focus on a proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rentals. The committee will also consider an ordinance to establish a Branford Harbor Management Commission.
RTM will vote on a tentative public‑safety dispatch agreement for 2023‑2027
The Branford Representative Town Meeting will first approve the minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting. It will then consider and possibly approve a tentative agreement with the Dispatchers UPSEU/COPS (Local #014) covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The board will also consider ordinances to create a…
Committee to discuss short-term rental regulation after survey
The committee will consider a possible ordinance for short-term rentals (STRs) based on a community survey of over 500 residents and a working group report. It will also discuss a proposed Harbor Management Commission ordinance and review a withdrawal of a daycare provider ordinance topic. No final votes are expected…
Committee to consider creating a Harbor Management Commission
The Branford Rules & Ordinances Committee will consider and, if appropriate, recommend an ordinance to establish a Branford Harbor Management Commission as requested by First Selectman James Cosgrove. The committee will hear a report from the harbor‑management working group (Dan Adelman, Chris Hynes, Peter Hentschel)…
Committee considers harbor management, short-term rentals, and daycare ordinances
The RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee is reviewing proposals for a harbor management commission and regulations for short-term rentals. The committee will also discuss the legality of an ordinance protecting licensed home daycare providers from HOA bylaws.
New Britain to hold public hearings on extensive zoning and housing amendments
The Zoning Subcommittee and Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing will discuss multiple amendments to zoning ordinances and the official zoning map. The body is reviewing regulations for short-term rentals, industrial uses, and multifamily housing standards, as well as a ground lease agreement for housing.