New Haven, Connecticut

Short-Term Rental Regulations — South Central Connecticut

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Fee: $100Tax: 15%
State-level data: No city- or county-specific STR ordinance found. Showing Connecticut statewide rules (tax, registration, and any state preemption) that apply here.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
$100License Cost
15%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
License Cost$100
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT15%

Official Sources

portal.ct.gov/drs/taxes/room-occupancy/tax-information
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in New Haven, Connecticut

New Haven 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 New Haven, Connecticut?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in New Haven, Connecticut.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in New Haven?

The fee is $100.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in New Haven?

Short-term rentals in New Haven are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 15%.

Where do these New Haven short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against New Haven'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 New Haven, South Central Connecticut, or Connecticut authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.