short-term rentals
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2025
Raymond initiative group seeks special town meeting on short-term rentals
A group of concerned Raymond citizens is seeking a special town meeting on the rise of short-term rentals in the town, which they say is negatively impacting locals.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2024
Portland voters approve changes to hazard pay, short-term rentals
The referendum questions proposed limiting hazard pay to when the city declares a state of emergency and changed registration requirements for short-term rentals.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2024
Kennebunk OKs short-term rental ordinance
The ordinance, passed by voters in June, will allow homeowners to rent their properties for 15 days or less.
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PublishedJune 18, 2024
Kennebunk voters approve voluntary license and inspection program for short-term rentals
Unlike other towns that regulate rental properties, Kennebunk will seek voluntary compliance from property owners who can now qualify for a 'Good Neighbor' designation.
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PublishedMay 20, 2024
York voters reject regulations for short-term rentals
The proposed ordinance would have required rental owners to register with the town and undergo a fire safety inspection.
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PublishedMay 15, 2024
Should York put restrictions on short-term rentals? Voters will decide this week
York has a long history of vacation rentals, but the town is now considering implementing regulations for the first time.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2023
Harpswell task force to explore short-term rental rules
The task force, led by Chairperson Jane Covey, aims to draft a policy to improve the health and safety of short-term rentals and mitigate their effect on the community.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2023
As Old Orchard Beach wrestles with short-term rental rules, tourism and housing collide
A proposal for a moratorium on new short-term rentals is unlikely to move forward in the tourist-heavy town, but the council may still discuss whether more regulation is needed.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Vacation rentals slow in Maine, pushing down prices for summer travelers
In a stark change from recent years, the market is saturated with summer getaway options and short-term rental properties. The weather is only one factor.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
Augusta City Council expresses concerns about short-term housing rentals
Officials question whether the city's ongoing housing shortage could be worsened if more housing were converted into short-term vacation rentals.
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