AUGUSTA (AP) — The online home-sharing service Airbnb says it has agreed to start collecting lodging tax in Maine this spring. Airbnb says it is voluntarily agreeing to start forwarding the tax to Maine by April. Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s spokeswoman said that his office applauds the announcement and that it levels the playing field […]
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Airbnb hosts earned $26 million in Maine last year
PORTLAND (AP) — Data from Airbnb shows that hosts using the online home-sharing service earned about $26 million and hosted about 174,000 visitors in Maine last year. Airbnb allows people to advertise their rooms, apartments and homes for a relatively short period. The data released Wednesday shows that the majority of Maine rentals were in […]
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Portland considers permits for short-term rentals
PORTLAND — The Portland Council’s Housing and Community Development Committee plan to discuss potential regulations for short-term rentals amid Airbnb’s growing popularity. Airbnb allows people to advertise their rooms, apartments and homes for a relatively short period. It’s raised concerns about the safety of guests, and whether the service is fair to hotels and inns […]