Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford permits short-term rentals but ties them to owner occupancy. The zoning code defines an STR as a lodging facility with no more than six sleeping rooms, daily cleaning, and no in-room kitchens, located in an owner-occupied principal structure or an accessory structure on the same lot. Operators must obtain a city zoning permit, which is valid for three years. Default limits cap rental frequency and the cumulative number of nights a property may be rented per period; exceeding those defaults requires a special permit from the zoning commission. Occupancy is capped at four adults plus related minor children per dwelling unit, with minimum floor-area standards of 70 sq ft for one occupant plus 50 sq ft per additional person. Connecticut imposes a statewide 15% room occupancy tax on stays of 30 days or fewer; platforms collect and remit it automatically, and Connecticut does not allow a separate municipal lodging tax. Enforcement is moderate, handled by the city’s zoning administrator, who can revoke permits for nuisance violations. No major Hartford-specific ordinance changes were confirmed in the past 24 months. Investors should verify current permit fees and frequency limits directly with Hartford Planning and Zoning at (860) 757-9030.