Selectmen adopt short-term rental permit fees: $300 application, $150 public-hearing notice

At their June 4 meeting the Wolfeboro Board of Selectmen voted to adopt fees tied to conditional-use permits for short-term rentals.

The board adopted a $300 application fee and a $150 public-hearing notice fee for short-term rental conditional-use permits, for a combined total of $450. The fees were placed in the town’s general fund revenue account number 0132900909.

Context: Selectmen emphasized they were adopting only the fees, not the short-term rental ordinance itself; planning board members developed the ordinance and estimated hourly staff costs. Selectmen said the fee schedule reflects an initial estimate of staff time for inspections and administrative processing and can be revisited over time if salaries or actual costs change.

Process and next steps: The selectmen held a public hearing limited to fee implementation in accordance with RSA 41:9-a and accepted the fees by motion and voice vote. Officials said a breakdown of hourly rates and calculations (planning staff, code officer, administrative assistant) is available on request from the town planning office and that fees can be adjusted after future review.

Ending: The fees take effect as adopted; the board noted they are subject to future revision if town costs warrant.