Augusta, ME STR Laws & Regulations | Learn STR by GoStudioM

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Augusta, ME STR Laws & Regulations | Learn STR by GoStudioM

Regulation Details

Eligibility(4)

•Augusta: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
•Augusta: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
•Augusta allows STRs in the following property types: Single-Family, Multi-Family, Condo, Townhouse.
•Augusta does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.

Requirements(7)

•Common mistakes and gotchas for STR hosts in Augusta: 1. Maine defines 'transient' lodging as stays under 28 days for tax purposes. 2. Augusta has discussed a $100 general rental licensing program, so check with the City Clerk for any recent ordinance updates passed in 2025. 3. Small STRs (1-3 rooms) are usually exempt from Maine CDC's specialized lodging licensing, but must still pay state lodging tax.

Application Process(5)

•Step-by-step guide to get an STR permit in Augusta: Step 1: Register for Maine Sales & Use Tax - Short-term rental operators must register with Maine Revenue Services to obtain a certificate for collecting and remitting the 9% lodging tax. Documents needed: Business EIN or SSN, Property address. Estimated time: 1-2 weeks. More info: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes/sales-use-service-provider-tax Step 2: Verify Local Zoning and HOA Compliance - Check the city zoning map and your Homeowners Association (HOA) bylaws to ensure that short-term rentals are a permitted use for your specific property address. Estimated time: 1 day. More info: https://ecode360.com/AU1013 Step 3: Implement Life Safety Standards - Ensure the rental unit is equipped with working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as required by Maine state law and post emergency contact info and exit routes inside the unit. Estimated time: 1 week. Cost: 100.

Fees & Costs(1)

•Augusta: Augusta has discussed a $100 general rental licensing program, so check with the City Clerk for any recent ordinance updates passed in 2025.

Taxes(2)

•Maine has a state sales tax of 0.055% that applies to STR rentals.
•Augusta charges a Maine Lodging Tax of 0.09%. This applies to stays under 28 days. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit this tax. Note: Airbnb and VRBO generally collect and remit the 9% Maine lodging tax directly to the state.

Limits & Restrictions(2)

•Augusta enforces quiet hours: 10pm-7am.
•Augusta limits stays to a maximum of 29 nights.

Safety Requirements(1)

•Augusta requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, Emergency exit plan must be posted in the unit, E-911 address must be clearly visible.

Penalties(1)

•Augusta: Maine defines 'transient' lodging as stays under 28 days for tax purposes.

Exemptions(3)

•Augusta exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays.
•Augusta: Small STRs (1-3 rooms) are usually exempt from Maine CDC's specialized lodging licensing, but must still pay state lodging tax.
•Augusta: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).