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Connecticut short-term rental regulations

Connecticut · The Constitution State9 markets coveredUpdated Apr 18, 2026
Restriction mix9 markets
Prohibited2 · 22%
Strict2 · 22%
Moderate1 · 11%
Permissive4 · 44%
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Prohibited

Banned or owner-occupied only

2 markets

STRs are banned outright or limited to owner-occupied stays only.

Stamford

Connecticut

Prohibited

Stamford does not have a single 'STR license,' but regulates short-term stays through strict zoning and general rental registration laws.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $750.1% tax

Hartford

Connecticut

Prohibited

Hartford requires short-term rental operators to obtain a zoning permit, which mandates owner-occupancy and limits unhosted rentals to very short durations.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1500.1% tax
Strict

Heavy restrictions apply

2 markets

Heavy regulation: caps, primary-residence rules, lottery permits, or night limits.

Bridgeport

Connecticut

Strict

Bridgeport requires short-term rentals to be registered and licensed, with specific occupancy limits and a combined 21% tax rate as of 2026.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2000.2% tax

Groton

Connecticut

Strict

The Town of Groton requires a zoning permit or special permit for all short-term rentals and prohibits them in single-family residential zones.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax
Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

1 market

Permit + tax registration required; otherwise STRs are broadly allowed.

Storrs

Connecticut

Moderate

Short-term rentals in Storrs (Mansfield) are regulated under general rental housing and zoning codes, requiring landlord registration and a biennial Housing...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1750.1% tax
Permissive

Light-touch rules · STRs welcome

4 markets

Minimal restrictions: basic registration, no permit caps, no night limits.

Danbury

Connecticut

Permissive

Danbury does not have specific short-term rental (STR) ordinances or licensing requirements, though operators must comply with the 15% state room occupancy tax.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
0.1% tax

New Haven

Connecticut

Permissive

Short-term rentals in New Haven are primarily regulated through the city's Residential Rental Business License program for multi-unit properties and are...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2250.2% tax

Waterbury

Connecticut

Permissive

Waterbury does not have specific short-term rental (STR) ordinances, though stays must exceed 12 hours per a recent anti-crime measure and hosts must pay state...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
0.1% tax

Mystic

Connecticut

Permissive

Mystic is not an incorporated city and has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
0.1% tax

Neighboring states & common comparisons

New York34 marketsMassachusetts20 marketsRhode Island8 markets

Disclaimer: Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your local planning department before operating a short-term rental.