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Connecticut statewide short-term rental rules (2026)

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Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

Connecticut does not license short-term rental hosts at the state level.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
None
but hosts must register (for tax)
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
15%
total, on our records

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NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

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The full Connecticut (statewide) rules

17 rules on record for Connecticut (statewide). Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: portal.ct.gov (official), checked 3 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Connecticut (statewide)?

Yes. Connecticut does not license short-term rental hosts at the state level.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Connecticut (statewide)?

No short-term rental license is needed, but hosts must register, for the local tax, before they start. The full rules say how.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Connecticut (statewide)?

15% in total on stays, on our records.

When were the Connecticut (statewide) rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Connecticut (statewide) on 3 Nov 2026.

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