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Connecticut Short-term rentals (Airbnb)

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

What are the Airbnb / short-term rental rules in Connecticut?

Connecticut municipalities may adopt an ordinance requiring licenses for short-term rental properties and regulating their use. The statute defines short-term rental properties (excluding hotels, B&Bs, motels and similar lodging) and does not create a statewide STR ban. Statute text: "Any municipality may (1) by vote of its legislative body, adopt an ordinance requiring the licensure of short-term rental properties in such municipality and regulating the operation and use of such properties, and (2) engage one or more consultants to assist such municipality in developing such ordinance. For the purposes of this section, “short-term rental properties” means a dwelling unit, as defined in section 47a-1 , or any portion thereof, that is (A) the subject of a short-term rental, as" (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148qq).

Verified Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148qq · last checked 2026-10-16

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