Newport

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.

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.

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.