Addressing the long-term impact of short-term rentals in Raymond.
Join us in building a sustainable STR industry in Raymond.
Addressing the long-term impact of short-term rentals in Raymond.
Join us in building a sustainable STR industry in Raymond.
Vote YES on Article 28, June 9th, 2026
Raymond residents are for accountable short term rentals.
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What's the big deal?
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The link below will take you to a summary of the problems being felt by neighbors of STRs across Raymond because of a lack of local regulation, and the benefits that a sustainable STR industry would bring to town.
As a community, we can follow the lead of other folks in towns like Casco, Gray, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Kennebunkport and many others who have decided to face these issues head-on with ordinances that protect their communities. We can develop a balanced Ordinance that brings money into Raymond to benefit everyone, protects our vast natural resources and maintains the livability and peaceable enjoyment of our neighborhoods.
“Regulating short term rentals is not about limiting this potential, but about enacting the appropriate mechanisms to keep competing priorities and interests in balance. When STRs are regulated with care and proper safeguards in place, they can be integrated into the fabric of the community.” - The National League of Cities.
Track our Team's Actions
Tools for Impacted Citizens
Track our Team's Actions
Our goal is to develop and deploy a Town Ordinance that balances the competing priorities of the Town, STR owners, the rest of the citizens, neighbors and our shared environmental resources.
We hope to move through the process of passing a town ordinance as transparently as possible, to fairly regulate Short Term Rentals for the benefit of the entire community.
This is a complex zoning issue.
Here, you'll find a repository of our progress as we move through iterations of a draft ordinance, we hope to bring to Town Meeting in the near future.
This isn't just a local issue. The State of Maine has been investigating the overlap of STRs and the industry's impact on long-term rental housing in Maine. You can track the State's progress here as well.
There are also links to videos of the Town's response to our requests for assistance.
Tools for Impacted Citizens
Tools for Impacted Citizens
Tools for Impacted Citizens
You may feel as helpless as we have when trying to find a peaceful way forward with an unresponsive owner of a Short Term Rental.
You don't have to feel helpless. Here you'll find links to local and state legislation that may help you address your particular issues until we have a town ordinance that fairly regulates the industry.
Laws that support homeowners include the Town of Raymond Barking Dog Ordinance, State of Maine Disorderly Conduct Laws and Trespassing Laws. We've also put all the contact numbers for local and state officials including the Sherrif of Cumberland County, The Raymond Animal Control Officer, DIFW, Town Manager, Code Enforcement Officer and more in one convenient place. Just click the Take Action button below to register your complaint with the appropriate authorities.
Sometimes, your best defense is a good offense. Knowing how and when to complain and what your legal rights are is the best way to break through to an owner who just doesn't see the impact their business is having on you.
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Raymond Short-Term Rental Initiative
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