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Falmouth, Maine: what can you build or do?

Plain-English answers to common homeowner questions, taken from Falmouth's published ordinances, with every rule linked to the section it comes from.

Last reviewed 2026-10-03

Short-Term Rentals (Airbnb / VRBO)
Yes, if you register. Falmouth requires every short-term rental (stays under 30 consecutive days) to be registered with the town and renewed each year by January 1. You must be the owner, name an emergency contact who can respond within 60 minutes, and show at least $1 million in liability coverage.Allowed with a permit

We couldn't download Falmouth's ordinance text for the other 9 topics yet, so we don't cover them rather than guess.

Sources and contacts

Code enforcement: Code Enforcement Division (Community Development), 207-699-5310 · website

Ch. II-19 Zoning and Floodplain Management (Zoning and Site Plan Review Ordinance) (amended Codified text includes amendments dated 8/24/26 (e.g., Keeping of Poultry, Sec. 19-40) and 3/9/26)
Ch. II-15 Swimming Pools
Ch. II-9 Marine Activities, Structures and Ways (amended Ord. of 4-10-2023 (latest cited))
Ch. II-23 Short-Term Rental Ordinance (Ordinance No. 21-2022) (amended Adopted July 26, 2021; registration effective January 1, 2022)
Ch. II-3 Animals (amended Effective 11/13/2019 (latest section date))