Bangor, Maine

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Penobscot County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250 for new applications and 3rd renewal; $100 for 1st or 2nd renewal (plus $100 per additional inspection if needed)
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Capno more than 5 STR units per owner/operator; no more than 50% of units in a multi-family building; non-hosted STRs subject to city-wide cap of 1% of dwelling units
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

bangormaine.gov/360/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Bangor, Maine

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Bangor, Maine are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250 for new applications and ).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Bangor, Maine?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Bangor, Maine.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Bangor?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $250 for new applications and .

Where do these Bangor short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Bangor'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 Bangor, Penobscot County, or Maine authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.