Essex, Connecticut
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
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Short-term rental rules in Essex, Connecticut
Essex has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so Connecticut statewide rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 15% applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Essex, Connecticut?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Essex, Connecticut.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Essex?
The fee is $100.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Essex?
Short-term rentals in Essex are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 15%.
Where do these Essex short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Essex's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Essex, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, or Connecticut authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.