Providence, Rhode Island

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Providence County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required

✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes

Renewalannual

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

Owner-occupancy required in R-1, R-1A, R-3, R-4 zones; in all other residential zones STRs allowed without owner-occupancy requirement

Official Sources

providenceri.gov/planning/short-term-rentals/

Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Providence, Rhode Island

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Providence, Rhode Island are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Providence, Rhode Island?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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