New Hampshire short-term rental regulations

New Hampshire · The Granite State10 markets coveredUpdated Apr 16, 2026

Restriction mix10 markets

Prohibited3 · 30%

Strict2 · 20%

Moderate4 · 40%

Permissive1 · 10%

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Prohibited

Banned or owner-occupied only

3 markets

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

Hanover

New Hampshire

Prohibited

The Town of Hanover permits short-term rentals (STRs) as an accessory use to owner-occupied residential properties, requiring a special exception and biennial...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $1000.1% tax

Portsmouth

New Hampshire

Prohibited

The City of Portsmouth permits short-term rentals primarily in owner-occupied dwellings, subject to a 90-day annual cap for unhosted stays.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $1500.1% tax

Durham

New Hampshire

Prohibited

Short-term rentals in Durham are restricted to owner-occupied primary residences where the host must remain on-site overnight during all guest stays.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $250.1% tax

Strict

Heavy restrictions apply

2 markets

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

Nashua

New Hampshire

Strict

Nashua regulates short-term rentals through zoning ordinances that distinguish between accessory use (owner-occupied) and commercial use, requiring a license...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $500.1% tax

Manchester

New Hampshire

Strict

Manchester requires all short-term rentals to register with the Planning Department and obtain a Certificate of Compliance from the Code Enforcement Division.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $1000.1% tax

Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

4 markets

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

Conway

New Hampshire

Moderate

The Town of Conway requires all short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) to obtain an annual permit and pass a life safety inspection.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Franconia

New Hampshire

Moderate

Short-term rentals in Franconia are strictly regulated by an ordinance adopted in 2020.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $2500.1% tax

North Conway

New Hampshire

Moderate

Short-term rentals in North Conway are regulated by the Town of Conway under Chapter 147 of the Municipal Code.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $1250.1% tax

Concord

New Hampshire

Moderate

Concord regulates short-term rentals as accessory uses, distinguishing between owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied properties with specific zoning and safety...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Permit fee $1000.1% tax

Permissive