Short-term rentals — Warwick, Rhode Island

Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?

City of Warwick has 1 adopted ordinance on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

Warwick Ordinance O-23-4 — Short-Term Rental Ordinance adopted ordinance
licence required True Sec. 510.4 Registration and inspection required; permit
owner occupancy required False Sec. 510.4 (local representative within 50 miles; owner may self-designate)
zones allowed Permitted by right in certain zoning districts per Table I (e.g. A-40, A-15, A-10, A-7, and Gateway Village District); not OS, O, WB, GB, LI, GI, Intermodal Sec. 300 Table 1 / Sec. 510.3
fee $250 per year for each dwelling unit Sec. 510.7 Permit registration fee
scout note

Regulates short-term rentals (31 days or less). Requires registration with City Clerk and Fire Department inspection. Zoning table shows where permitted by right. Performance standards apply.

Warwick Short-Term Rental Ordinances Notice (Visitor Guide)

Visitor notice summarizing trash, parking, snow ban, noise limits (60 dBA daytime / 50 dBA nighttime), and alcohol rules for short-term rental guests.

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