Rental registration in New Haven, CT

One rule applies, with its citation below.

Covered New Haven rentals require a business license and inspection
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Verified on 2026-08-25.

New Haven requires a Residential Rental Business License and inspection for non-owner-occupied two- and three-family properties and properties with four or more units.

Two- and three-family properties are covered when non-owner-occupied; four-or-more-unit properties are covered.

The City lists additional exemptions for specified housing-authority, voucher, lodging, condominium, and temporary-housing categories. Verify the current license and exemption evidence.

Exemptions

  • Single-family dwellings and owner-occupied two- and three-family dwellings are among the City's stated exemptions.
Unit counts
2+ units

Sources

Every rule for New Haven, CT