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New Haven short-term rental rules (2026)

Connecticut · United States
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These rules apply inside New Haven city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

NO RULESStays under 30 days

No short-term rental rules, confirmed by an official source.

No short-term rental ordinance in force.

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

License
Not required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
15%
total, on our records
Night cap
None

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NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

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The full New Haven rules

15 rules on record for New Haven, 11 of them from government sources. 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 New Haven?

Yes. An official source confirms there are no short-term rental rules. No short-term rental ordinance in force.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in New Haven?

No short-term rental license is required on our records.

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

15% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in New Haven?

No night cap is on record.

When were the New Haven rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for New Haven on 3 Nov 2026.

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