What are the key requirements for Hartford hosts?

Strict owner-occupancy requirement: unhosted rentals are capped at 21 days per 6-month period.

Are there rental limits in Hartford?

Guest limit is very low: only 4 adults allowed regardless of house size.

What zoning rules apply to STRs in Hartford?

Zoning permit must be renewed every 3 years.

What should Hartford hosts know about lead-safe inspection report is mandatory?

Lead-safe inspection report is mandatory for any home built before 1978.

Hartford

Prohibited

STRs Allowed

ConnecticutLast updated: February 10, 2026

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Summary

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

Restriction Level

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Prohibited

Score: 100 (lenient)

Why this classification:

•Primary residence required
•Owner-occupied required
•Host presence required (hosted-only)
•Strict night cap: 42 nights/year
•Standard permit fee: $150
•Limited to 1 property per owner
•Tenants cannot host
•Permit required

In Plain English

To host a short-term rental in Hartford, you must live in the property as your primary residence. You need a zoning permit that lasts for three years, and you are limited to hosting a maximum of four adults at one time.

At a Glance

Permit Required

Yes

Night Limit

42/year

Primary Residence

Required

Total Tax Rate

0.1%

Permit Fee

$150

Processing Time

2-4 weeks

Max Fine

$1,000

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Regulation Details

Eligibility(9)

•Hartford: Properties with affordable housing restrictions or subsidies cannot be used for short-term rentals.
•Hartford does NOT allow tenants to host STRs. Only property owners may operate short-term rentals.
•Hartford prohibits STRs in the following property types: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Affordable Housing Units.

Requirements(10)

•Hartford: Zoning permit must be renewed every 3 years.
•Hartford: A fire inspection may be required before you can operate. Schedule early as this can delay your start date.
•Hartford STR warning: Lead-safe inspection report is mandatory for any home built before 1978.
•Hartford STR warning: Zoning permit must be renewed every 3 years.

Application Process(9)

•Hartford STR permit - Step 2: Prepare Required Documentation. Gather a professional floor plan with room dimensions, a parking plan, and proof of $500k liability insurance. Required documents: Floor plan, Parking plan, Proof of insurance. Time: 1 week.

Fees & Costs(1)

•Hartford charges a registration fee of $150 (one_time).

Taxes(1)

•Hartford charges a State Room Occupancy Tax of 0.15%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit this tax. Note: Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit the 15% tax directly to the CT Department of Revenue Services.

Limits & Restrictions(8)

•Hartford limits stays to a maximum of 21 nights.
•Hartford: Strict owner-occupancy requirement: unhosted rentals are capped at 21 days per 6-month period.
•Hartford: Each person can only register ONE property for short-term rental. You cannot legally operate multiple STRs.
•Hartford: Guest limit is very low: only 4 adults allowed regardless of house size.
•Hartford enforces quiet hours: 10pm-7am.

Safety Requirements(1)

•Hartford requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, fire inspection, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, Floor area minimum: 70 sq ft for 1 person, 50 sq ft per additional person, Lead-safe inspection report for pre-1978 buildings.

Penalties(2)

•Hartford: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
•Hartford enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: Written warning or notice of violation. Second offense: $100 per day. Third offense: $1000 penalty. Daily fine: $100 per day per unit. Maximum fine: 1000. Permit may be revoked for violations.

Exemptions(3)

•Hartford: If you are present during the guest's stay (hosted rental), night caps may not apply to you.
•Hartford exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays, Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels/Motels.
•Hartford: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).

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Disclaimer

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

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Requirements(10)

Application Process(9)

Fees & Costs(1)

Taxes(1)

Limits & Restrictions(8)

Safety Requirements(1)

Penalties(2)

Exemptions(3)

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