Central Falls, Rhode Island

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Providence County

Conditional

STR Status

✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
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 / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Temporary lodging (10 rooms or less) requires a special use permit in R-3, C-1, C-2, and C-D zones; not permitted in R-1, R-2, or industrial/park/cemetery zones. Temporary lodging of 11+ rooms is not permitted in any zone.

Official Sources

Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Central Falls, Rhode Island

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Central Falls, Rhode Island are allowed under certain conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Central Falls, Rhode Island?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Central Falls, Rhode Island.

Where do these Central Falls short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Central Falls'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 Central Falls, Providence County, or Rhode Island authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.