Waldoboro, ME
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Market snapshotPerformance indicators for the Waldoboro short-term rental market based on reliable data.
Listings
15 / 140
Reliable / Active
Cap Rate
8%
Middle-Earners Gross Yield
Revenue
$27,000
Middle-Earners Revenue
Occupancy
55%
Middle-Earners Occupancy
Home Value
$328,212
Median Home Sale Price
Top Earners
$61,825
Top-Earners Revenue
Waldoboro
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Generally Investor friendly
Waldoboro Regulations
Waldoboro explicitly allows short‑term rentals, and operation is governed by a standard building permit (plus inspections and certificate of occupancy), with approval typically in 1–4 working days and a clear process set by the Code Enforcement Officer. There are no municipal caps or a separate STR licensing regime, and the tone from town resources is supportive with straightforward guidance. The main burdens are moderate permitting/inspection fees and compliance with standard safety/codes (MUBEC, NFPA, NEC, UPC) and state sales‑tax registration, which are routine for investors and do not materially deter investment.
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About Waldoboro
Waldoboro is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 5,154 at the 2020 census. Waldoboro was incorporated in 1773 and developed a reputation as a ship building and port facility from the banks of the Medomak River. The town's strong agricultural and fishing legacy continues today, with recently renewed enthusiasm for traditional natural fiber production, cheesemaking, farm brewing, fermentation, soapmaking, and other lost agrarian arts. Waldoboro is becoming a popular destination, with miles of scenic river frontage, a thriving arts community, and historical interest in its past as a German settlement.