New Hampshire STR Regulations
New Hampshire Vacation Rental Tax: 8.5%
In New Hampshire, a short-term rental is defined as renting a residential dwelling for 30 consecutive days or less. Short-term rental regulations are primarily handled at the local level, with no statewide permitting or licensing requirements at this time. Land use authority is granted to towns through RSA 674, giving each community the ability to shape its own approach. While recent bills like HB 264 and SB 249 have sparked statewide conversations, decisions remain in the hands of local governments for now.
At the state level, STR operators are required to collect and remit the Meals and Rooms (Rentals) Tax, currently 8.5%. Hosts must register with the NH Department of Revenue Administration and file returns—unless they exclusively use platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo, which handle these tax obligations on behalf of their users.
Helpful STR Tax Links
Have tax questions? Get more helpful resources in NHVRTA member portal.
New Hampshire Vacation Rental Rules & Regulations
We’ve compiled links to short-term rental regulations for cities and towns across New Hampshire. Because this list isn’t exhaustive and local rules can change, we recommend confirming details with your municipality before making decisions.
Additional Questions?
For all questions specific to your property, permit/registration, or taxes, consult the appropriate government authority.
Are regulations heating up in your area?
If vacation rental regulations are taking place in your city or town, OR if you see updated regulations to add to our page, let us know by emailing hello@nhvrta.org.
Get Robust Member Resources
NHVRTA members get additional support and guidance on regulatory matters inside our members-only portal. There, you can also connect directly with other hosts to learn even more helpful insight and recommendations.
HOW TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
Follow Local Quiet Hours
Review Your City/Town’s Noise Ordinance
Best Practices
- Do not allow parties at your property and watch out for early warning signs
- Use noise monitoring to monitor noise decibel levels
- Use external security cameras to monitor guest traffic
- Inform guests of noise rules and good neighbor expectations in your listing, house rules, and pre-stay communications
Parking limitations and requirements vary by municipality
Citations may be issued for violations
Best Practices
- Do not allow parties at your property and watch out for early warning signs
- Use external security cameras to monitor guest parking
- Inform guests of parking limits, requirements, and availability in your listing, house rules, pre-stay communications, and on-site signage
Review your municipality’s residential waste ordinance
Citations may be issued for violations
Best Practices
- Use external security cameras to monitor trash management
- Inform guests of trash and recycling management procedures in your house manual, on-site signage, and in-stay communications
Being a Great Host and Neighbor
Don't Allow Parties
Respect Quiet Hours + Use Noise Monitoring
Honor Parking Limits
Do Not Allow Any Illegal Activity
Meet your Neighbors and Give them Your information
Maintain Property Exterior
Be an Ambassador to Your Community
Use Exterior Cameras
Connect With NHVRTA Members
Chat with other NHVRTA members in NHVRTA member discussion forums.