Council passes amendment to restrict short-term lodging in residential neighborhoods

By: GABRIEL PERRY

Outlets: Laconia Daily Sun

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 752

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago


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LACONIA — City councilors approved amending the zoning ordinance around short-term rentals, including excluding them in residential neighborhoods, during their meeting Monday night.

Property owners located within the residential zone who already operate short-term rentals legally won’t be impacted. Those who own property within the residential zone would be required to seek a variance through the city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment in order to operate a short-term lodging.

The amendment was approved by councilors 5-1, …

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