Providence

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.

To host an Airbnb in Providence, you must be the owner of the home and live there as your primary residence. You cannot rent out an investment property or a second home as a short-term rental in most residential zones. You'll need to register with both the state and the city, pay an annual $50 fee, and pass a local safety inspection. If you aren't home while guests are staying, you are limited to 90 nights of rentals per year.