Operating a Short-Term Rental in the Commission's Service Area

Last Updated: January 12, 2025

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Questions about filing? Please fill out the LUPC's General Inquires Form.

What is a Short-Term Rental?

A short-term rental is defined as “a legally existing dwelling unit, portion of a dwelling unit, or single residential campsite that is rented for a fee or other compensation to a person or group for a period of tenancy of less than 30 consecutive calendar days” (LUPC Chapter 2, 224).

Short-term rental does not include activities that are regulated as other use listings, such as recreational lodging facilities, home-based businesses, and commercial uses like a hotel or motel. In particular, short-term rental does not include rental of more than one dwelling unit, portion of a dwelling unit, or residential campsite on a single lot, unless the lot is part of a condominium in which the dwelling units are individually owned.

If you have any questions about whether your activity is a short-term rental, please fill out the LUPC’s General Inquiries Form. This is the most efficient way to get your questions answered.

To review how the LUPC developed rules for short-term rentals, visit the Featured Projects page for short-term rentals.

What are the Requirements for Operating a Short-Term Rental?

In the Commission’s service area, short-term rentals are an allowed use in any zoning subdistrict where residential dwellings or residential campsites are allowed.

Operating a short-term rental requires that a notice be filed with the Commission. This notice may be completed online through the LUPC’s Short-Term Rental Notice Portal or a copy of the notice form may be submitted by mail or email. As of January 12, 2026, anyone operating or planning to operate a short-term rental in the Commission’s service area must submit the notice. Operators of short-term rentals that began prior to January 12, 2026 have until July 11, 2026 (180 days) to file the notice.

The notice form will ask for contact information as well as information about the short-term rental, including its location, occupancy, and existing permitting (if known). It will also review some best practices for short-term rental operators.

Best Practices for Short-Term Rental Operators, Guests, and Neighbors

Following best practices is essential for ensuring health, safety, and neighborhood character for all parties associated with a short-term rental. Below are links to documents that provide best practices for operators, renters, and neighbors. Some of the documents are intended to be made available inside rentals to provide information to renters (listed under “For Renters” below).

For Short-Term Rental Operators

• Checklist for Operators

For Renters

• Checklist for Renters
• Be a Good Neighbor (for posting inside rentals)
• Renter Health and Safety (for posting inside rentals)

For Neighbors

• Reporting Short-Term Rental Issues