Comprehensive short-term rental guides for 8 markets in Rhode Island.
2 markets
Rhode Island
The City of Newport requires all short-term rentals to register annually with the City Clerk and the State of Rhode Island. Non-owner occupied rentals are strictly prohibited in most residential zones (R-10 to R-60) without a special use permit.
Short-term rentals in Providence are strictly limited to primary residences where the owner lives for at least 183 days per year. Hosts must obtain both a State of Rhode Island registration and a City of Providence registration, with a cap of 90 nights per year for unhosted rentals.
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Short-term rentals in Warwick are limited to owner-occupied dwelling units in specific residential and village zones and require annual registration with both the city and the state.
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Short-term rentals in Watch Hill are regulated by the Town of Westerly under Chapter 214 of the Municipal Code. All hosts must register with both the State of Rhode Island and the Town, provide proof of liability insurance, and adhere to strict occupancy and parking limits.
The Town of Westerly requires all short-term rental operators to register both with the state of Rhode Island and the local Town Clerk's office. Rentals are limited to 30 days or fewer and must comply with specific occupancy limits based on bedroom count.
The Town of South Kingstown requires all short-term rentals to register with the Town Clerk and the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation.
New Shoreham (Block Island) requires all short-term rental hosts to obtain both a Rhode Island State registration and a local Town STR License. The regulations include a strict occupancy limit of two people per bedroom plus two additional guests and require an annual $50 fee.
Short-term rentals in Cranston are subject to both statewide registration with the DBR and local registration with the Building Inspector, while zoning laws often classify whole-home rentals as prohibited 'hotel/motel' uses in residential zones.