Host Presence Rule: Manchester vs Nashua

Do I need to live on-site during guest stays?

No. Manchester does not require host presence; whole-unit STRs operate legally provided registration, code, and tax requirements are met.

Should I list a local contact anyway?

Yes. A responsive 24/7 local contact is strongly recommended to handle noise, parking, or trash issues before they escalate to enforcement.

Do I have to be present at my Nashua STR during guest stays?

No. Nashua imposes no host-presence rule because the city has no STR ordinance. New Hampshire state law also imposes no host-presence requirement. You can operate a whole-unit absentee STR (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com) without being on site, subject to the underlying Chapter 190 Land Use Code zoning permission for the dwelling district. If you characterize your operation as a bed-and-breakfast under Chapter 190's B&B section, however, owner occupancy is generally required - so it matters how you classify the use.

Do I need a 24/7 local contact for my Nashua STR?

No, not by law. Nashua has no designated-local-contact requirement and no city-imposed response-time or distance limit. Practically, Airbnb and Vrbo require a contact person who can respond to guest issues under their terms of service, and a documented response capability protects you from neighbor complaints, platform delistings, and chronic-nuisance claims. Most absentee Nashua hosts use a local property manager or co-host as a de facto contact, but this is private business practice, not a Nashua ordinance requirement.

What's the difference between an STR and a bed-and-breakfast in Nashua?

An STR is a transient lodging use where the operator rents a dwelling unit or portion for paid stays under 185 days; Nashua does not regulate STRs as a distinct category. A bed-and-breakfast is a separate lodging classification in the Chapter 190 Land Use Code (per eCode360 index, around Section 190-34 or related) that typically requires owner occupancy, limits the number of guest rooms, requires breakfast service, and is permitted only in specific zoning districts. If you live in the home and rent rooms with breakfast service, the B&B section may apply; if you rent the whole dwelling absentee to short-term guests, the B&B rules typically do not apply and you operate as a generic STR subject only to the underlying zoning, state M&R tax, and citywide noise and housing codes.