Starting March 1, Branford Property Owners Operating Short Term Rentals Must Register With Town

BRANFORD, CT—Intended to "balance the ability of homeowners to rent their properties on a short-term basis with the need to protect neighborhood character, public safety, and quality of life," the Short-Term Residential Rental registration opens March 1, the Town noted in a news release.

Short-term rentals are typically furnished and rented for less than 30 days. Think Airbnb or Vrbo.

Dubbed STRR, registration for the program "helps ensure that rental properties meet applicable safety, parking, and hosting requirements, and that a clearly identified local contact is available to respond to concerns if they arise."

Property owners who operate, or intend to operate, a short-term residential rental in Branford are required to complete the annual registration process in accordance with the Town’s STRR ordinance.

Applicants will be required to provide information related to property location and type, owner and host contact information, parking availability, life-safety features, and required certifications confirming compliance with Town regulations.

Annual permits are issued for the period of May 1 through April 30. Properties operating without a valid permit may be subject to enforcement action, including fines and permit revocation.

The online application can be found on the Town’s OpenGov portal here.

For more information or questions, email PlanningandZoning@branford-ct.gov