Short-term rentals in Maine local government
What Maine 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.
13 Maine meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maine with the most short-term rentals activity
- Rockland, ME (4)
- Scarborough Public Schools, ME (4)
- Bangor, ME (3)
- Portland, ME (2)
Latest matching meetings
Committee to recommend historic designation for three Bangor parks
The Business & Economic Development Committee will vote on recommending that the full City Council designate Broadway Park, Chapin Park, and Davenport Park as local historic landmarks. They will also discuss updates on the Banair project and the Central Kitchen initiative, and hear about upcoming short-term rental…
Commission backs 10% fee increase for Planning & Code Enforcement
The Revenue Working Group approved minutes from the previous meeting and reviewed the status of several revenue topics. Members supported a 10% general fee increase for the Planning & Code Enforcement department. They resumed discussions on cruise and harbor fees and on short‑term rentals, a PILOT program, and…
Revenue Working Group discusses short-term rentals and tax payments
The Revenue Working Group will review department revenue reports for Fire/EMS and the Code Office. The group will continue discussion on short-term rental regulations. The group will also continue discussion on payments in lieu of taxes from non-profit organizations. The meeting includes public comment and approval of…
Revenue Working Group will discuss short‑term rental fees and tax payments by nonprofits
The group will first approve the minutes from the February 11 meeting. It will then discuss short‑term rental classifications, including owner‑occupied and non‑owner‑occupied units, and consider associated fee structures. Finally, the group will review payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes for nonprofits, referencing relevant…
Revenue Working Group to review cruise ship fees and short-term rentals
The Revenue Working Group will first approve the February 4 meeting minutes. It will then continue discussion of cruise ship fees, review the Cruise Ship Operations Policy for foreign vessels, and examine the Harbor Fee Order. The group will also consider issues related to short-term rentals. The meeting includes a…
Planning Board to consider short-term rental caps for tiny home parks
The Planning Board will discuss amending the Land Development Code to allow short-term rentals in tiny home parks and implementing a cap on such rentals for both tiny and manufactured home parks. The board will also review development permits for commercial and warehouse projects.
Council debates police drone purchase and approves several grant funds
The Portland City Council will revisit the police department's request to acquire an unmanned aerial vehicle after it failed to pass in November. The Council will also consider appropriating a $27,450 mobility grant, a $6,000 anonymous donation for police holiday assistance, and a $15,520 highway safety grant for…
Planning Board to review housing projects and short-term rental rules
The Planning Board will consider land development permits for two residential projects and hold workshops on tiny home park rentals and arterial road definitions. The board will also vote on findings for 315 Main Street.
Ordinance Committee to consider new short-term rental registration
The Scarborough School Department Ordinance Committee meets to discuss and recommend action on several proposed ordinances. Items include a new short-term rental registration process, helicopter use regulations, a tree care ordinance, compliance with LD 427 on parking, and amendments to park rules. The committee will…
Ordinance Committee to consider short-term rental registration ordinance
The Scarborough Ordinance Committee will discuss and potentially recommend approval of a new ordinance requiring registration of short-term rentals. The committee will also consider zoning amendments for landscape contractor uses in the Light Industrial district and restrictions on temporary signs at certain…
Committee to weigh new short-term rental registration ordinance
The Scarborough Ordinance Committee will discuss and possibly vote on creating a registration process for short-term rentals, and reconsider proposed amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
Committee to debate short-term rental registration ordinance and shooting range rules
The Scarborough Long Range Planning Committee will consider recommending a Short-Term Rental Registration Ordinance to the Ordinance Committee. They will also discuss defining indoor sport shooting ranges, permitted locations, and performance standards. Public comment is allowed on both items. The committee will also…
Peaks Island Council to discuss ReCode recommendations and nominating committee
The Peaks Island Council is meeting to review committee updates and take public comment on specific action items. The body will discuss housing and zoning recommendations and the seating of a Nominating Committee.