Newport

The City of Newport requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual Short-Term Rental Business License and pass a mandatory safety inspection. Regulations include a one-license-per-person limit and a 12% Transient Room Tax for all stays under 30 days.

To host an Airbnb in Newport, you must apply for a specific STR business license through the city's Community Development department. You are only allowed to hold one STR license at a time in the city, and your property must pass a safety inspection focusing on fire exits and alarms. You will need to collect and pay a 12% room tax on all bookings, filed quarterly with the city finance office. Most residential zones allow STRs, but you should check the city's specific STR zone map before buying a property for this purpose.