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Narragansett short-term rental rules (2026)

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These rules apply inside Narragansett town limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

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

Narragansett's 2024 short-term rental ordinance (7-night minimum stay, permit cap falling from 1,100 to 900, inspections, $1,000,000 insurance) is blocked by a Superior Court preliminary injunction issued October 2…

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Night cap
None

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The full Narragansett rules

17 rules on record for Narragansett, 14 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: Town of Narragansett Building Inspection (narragansettri.viewpointcloud.com, official), checked 3 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Narragansett?

Yes. Narragansett's 2024 short-term rental ordinance (7-night minimum stay, permit cap falling from 1,100 to 900, inspections, $1,000,000 insurance) is blocked by a Superior Court preliminary injunction issued October 2…

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

Yes, a license or registration is required.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Narragansett?

No night cap is on record.

When were the Narragansett rules last checked?

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

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