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Providence short-term rental rules (2026)

Rhode Island · United States
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These rules apply inside Providence city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 28 nights

Allowed, with material limits.

Dual state + city registration required; 13% combined tax; human trafficking training required.

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 28 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Providence rules

13 rules on record for Providence, 3 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: City of Providence Department of Inspection and Standards (providenceri.gov, official), checked 7 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Providence?

Yes, with material limits. Dual state + city registration required; 13% combined tax; human trafficking training required.

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

Yes, a license or registration is required.

Can I rent for longer stays in Providence?

Stays of 28 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Providence rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Providence on 7 Nov 2026.

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