Step 1
Complete Registration Form
Download the Short-Term Rental Registration Form from the Kennebunk town website or visit the Town Clerk's office at 1 Summer Street.
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Documents needed
- Registration Form
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Effective January 1, 2025, Kennebunk requires all short-term rental units (rentals under 15 days) to register with the Town Clerk and pass a mandatory fire safety inspection.
Property owners must register their short-term rentals annually with the Town Clerk and pay a $250 initial fee. The process includes a required fire safety inspection and strict documentation display requirements, including a Good Neighbor Guide and Fire Safety Tips.
Step-by-step guide for Kennebunk
Download the Short-Term Rental Registration Form from the Kennebunk town website or visit the Town Clerk's office at 1 Summer Street.
Submit the completed registration form and the $250 registration fee to the Town Clerk's Office. Ensure you provide evidence that the HOA does not prohibit STRs if applicable.
Upon submission, Kennebunk Fire Rescue will contact you to schedule an inspection. You can also contact them at (207) 985-2102 Ext. 1633 to coordinate.
Once approved, you must clearly display the Registration Certificate, the Kennebunk Good Neighbor Guide, and the Fire Safety document inside the rental unit.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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 city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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