Wells

The Town of Wells requires all short-term rentals to register annually with the Town Clerk. Regulations adopted in 2023 established a two-tier fee system and strict occupancy limits based on bedroom count.

To host an Airbnb in Wells, you must register your property with the town every year. You will need to pay a fee ($200 if you live there, $400 if you don't) and show that you have enough off-street parking for your guests. You are also required to register with the state of Maine to handle the 9% lodging tax, though platforms like Airbnb usually collect this for you. Make sure you don't exceed the guest limit, which is generally 2 people per bedroom plus two extra people total.