In the City of Warwick, Rhode Island, short-term rentals rules are set by Warwick Ordinance O-23-4 — Short-Term Rental Ordinance, verified 2026-06-05. A licence is required. Fee: $250 per year for each dwelling unit. Zones allowed: Permitted by right in certain zoning districts per Table I (e.g. A-40, A-15, A-10, A-7, and Gateway Village District); not OS, O, WB, GB, LI, GI, Intermodal.
Sec. 510.4 Registration and inspection required; permit
owner occupancy required
no
Sec. 510.4 (local representative within 50 miles; owner may self-designate)
zones allowed
Permitted by right in certain zoning districts per Table I (e.g. A-40, A-15, A-10, A-7, and Gateway Village District); not OS, O, WB, GB, LI, GI, Intermodal
Sec. 300 Table 1 / Sec. 510.3
fee
$250 per year for each dwelling unit
Sec. 510.7 Permit registration fee
scout note
Regulates short-term rentals (31 days or less). Requires registration with City Clerk and Fire Department inspection. Zoning table shows where permitted by right. Performance standards apply.