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Very Investor friendly
Mount Desert permits short‑term rentals citywide without any local licensing, registration, fees, caps, or inspections, and voters explicitly rejected a proposed ordinance, signaling a supportive tone for STRs. The only obligations are standard state/federal tax and safety codes, so investors face minimal regulatory friction and no meaningful limits.
Local STR Agent
STR specialist · Mount Desert, ME
Mount Desert is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,146 at the 2020 census. Incorporated in 1789, the town currently encompasses the villages of Otter Creek, Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Somesville, Hall Quarry, and Pretty Marsh.