A short-term residential rental unit is defined as a temporary rental of less than 30 consecutive days. As stated in the ordinance (updated August 27, 2019), registration of short-term rental units will be required starting January 1, 2019. In order to legally advertise and operate a short-term rentals, it must be registered with the City.
It may help to review the list of Types of Short Term Rentals that require a local license. Please call City's Licensing Administrator at 207-767-7628 or email us at Licensing@southportland.gov with any questions regarding registration.
Registered Short Term Rentals