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Short-Term Rentals (Properties rented for less than 30 nights and advertised on websites like Airbnb, Vrbo, Expedia, etc.)

For more information regarding R.I.G.L. § 42-63.1-14: Offering residential units through a hosting platform that impacts owners of short-term rental properties, please click here.

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Contact Securities via our Online Inquiry System or via email DBR.SecInquiry@dbr.ri.gov

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e-Licensing — Apply for or Renew Online!
Application for Franchise Registration PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
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  • Regulation 230-RICR-50-10-1 — Franchise Regulation
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Department of Business Regulation
1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
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Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Email us
Phone: (401) 462-9500
Fax: (401) 462-9532

Department of Business Regulation
Building, Design, & Fire Professionals
560 Jefferson Blvd
Warwick, RI 02886
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Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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Phone: (401) 921-1590 (Building);

(401) 889-5555 (Fire)
Fax: (401) 889-5533

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