Is Airbnb legal in Hartford, Connecticut?

Short-term rentals are restricted in parts of Hartford. See the regulation breakdown below.

How much does an STR permit cost in Hartford?

Permit costs for Hartford are being verified. Check back soon.

What is the occupancy tax rate for short-term rentals in Hartford?

Short-term rentals in Hartford are subject to a tax rate of 15.000%.

Short-Term Rental Laws in Hartford, Connecticut

Last verified: 2026-05-24

Status

Restricted

Permit Fee

—

Tax Rate

15.000%

Occupancy Cap

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Regulation Breakdown

Restrictions

Hartford's 2022 zoning code amendment requires STR Rental License with the Department of Development Services. The ordinance distinguishes between Owner-Occupied (broadly permitted in all residential zones) and Non-Owner-Occupied STRs (limited to specific zones — primarily Mixed-Use, Downtown, and Commercial districts; conditional use only in standard residential). The city's effort to revitalize Downtown and adjacent neighborhoods (Asylum Hill, Frog Hollow) means commercial/mixed-use zones are the most welcoming for investor STR.

Zoning

Hartford zoning: Downtown (DT-1, DT-2, DT-3) and Mixed-Use Medium/High (MX-1, MX-2) — STR broadly permitted including Non-Owner-Occupied. Neighborhood Center (NC-1, NC-2) — both Owner-Occupied and Non-Owner-Occupied STR permitted. Residential (R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, R-8) — Owner-Occupied STR permitted with license; Non-Owner-Occupied requires conditional use approval (Zoning Board of Appeals). Verify parcel zoning via the Hartford Zoning Department before any non-owner-occupied investment offer.

Permit & Registration

Operators must hold a short-term rental permit before listing. See the official permit portal.

Enforcement

Hartford Department of Development Services (DDS) administers the STR Rental License program with annual renewal. Application requires proof of insurance, designated 24/7 local responsible-party contact, life-safety inspection, parking plan, and primary-residence verification for owner-occupied applicants. CT DRS collects the 15% state room occupancy tax via myconneCT. Operating without a license: $250+ per violation; DDS cross-references Airbnb/Vrbo listings against the license registry annually.

Tax

Combined short-term lodging tax in Hartford is approximately 15.000% of gross nightly revenue (state sales + state TRT + local TRT + applicable resort/city options).

CT State room occupancy tax 15% (no county or municipal lodging tax layer) on transient lodging

Verify the current combined rate via the Utah State Tax Commission before remitting — rates drift quarterly.

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