Short-Term Rentals

Contact the Real Estate Section via our Online Inquiry System, via email DBR.REInquiry@dbr.ri.gov, or call Jorge Bannister at 401-408-1138

Step-by-step guide on how-to look up a registered Short-Term Rental and/or a Registration Number

Click Here to Search the Registered Short-Term Rental Database

The Rhode Island General Assembly enacted R.I.Gen. Laws § 42-63.1-14 entitled “Offering residential units through a hosting platform.” The statute states, in part, “Any short-term rental property listed for rent on the website of any third-party hosting platform that conducts business in Rhode Island shall be registered with the Department of Business Regulation.”

Short-Term Rental Registration is required by law. Applicants can apply electronically for the registration by clicking on the button below:  

 

Click Here to Apply for a Short-Term Rental Registration

 

Please read our Frequently Asked Questions by clicking the button below:

 

Short-Term Rental FAQs

 

Should you have any further questions, or if you would like to be added to our interested parties list and be kept informed of any updates regarding Short-Term Rentals, please email our Real Estate Section at DBR.REInquiry@dbr.ri.gov.