​​East Haven STR Snapshot (6/2026)
Six months after East Haven’s STR ordinance took effect, publicly available data suggests some STR activity may be declining — but significant short-term rental activity remains. ​​
A public version of report data supporting ​the above video can be found here.
​Site Access
Certain SAFERR documentation resources, complaint tools, and monitoring information are available only to approved users.
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Access requests are manually reviewed before approval.
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About the Ordinance
On April 4, 2025, East Haven adopted a short-term rental ordinance regulating rentals of fewer than 30 days. The ordinance took effect on January 1, 2026.
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Key provisions include:
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STR permits are limited to Primary Residences
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Primary Residence requires occupancy at least 183 days per year
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Rentals are limited to short-term stays under defined conditions
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Learn more about the ordinance here.
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SAFERR
SAFERR is an independent resident organization focused on:
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STR ordinance awareness
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resident documentation resources
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publicly available STR monitoring
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neighborhood preservation