Short-term rentals in Massachusetts local government
What Massachusetts city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
292 Massachusetts meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Massachusetts with the most short-term rentals activity
- Egremont, MA (62)
- Easthampton, MA (30)
- Nantucket County, MA (29)
- Yarmouth, MA (19)
- Malden, MA (15)
- West Stockbridge, MA (15)
- Oak Bluffs, MA (12)
- Beverly, MA (12)
- Pittsfield, MA (10)
- Lenox, MA (8)
- Tisbury, MA (8)
- Marion, MA (6)
Latest matching meetings
Oak Bluffs Finance Committee reviews 2026 initiatives and updates
The Oak Bluffs Finance and Advisory Committee is holding a hybrid meeting to review and approve minutes, hear announcements, and discuss the status of 2026 committee initiatives. The agenda also includes updates from the Town Administrator and Accountant, as well as reports from subcommittees on economic development…
Planning Board to discuss short-term rentals at 120 Nantasket and Master Plan next steps
The Hull Planning Board will meet to consider a modification request for the condo documents at 120 Nantasket to allow short-term rentals of individual units. The board will also discuss finalizing Master Plan Phase 1 feedback for MAPC, re-engaging the Master Plan Steering Committee, and Phase 2 next steps, including…
Oak Bluffs School seeks license for five underground fuel tanks
The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a public hearing on a request from Oak Bluffs School to place five underground fuel storage tanks at 50 Trade Winds Road, followed by a possible vote on the storage fuel license application. The board will also discuss and possibly vote on proposed zoning bylaw amendments from the…
Oak Bluffs STR committee to vote on draft bylaw
The Oak Bluffs Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee will discuss and possibly vote on a proposed draft bylaw for short-term rentals, intended for presentation to the Select Board the following day. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and next steps.
Oak Bluffs STR committee to discuss registration form and proposed bylaw
The Oak Bluffs Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to continue its work on a simple registration form and to introduce and discuss a proposed short-term rental bylaw. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and next steps. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.
Planning Board to review ANR plan, bylaw updates for Fall Town Meeting
The Essex Planning Board is meeting to review an ANR endorsement request for lot boundary changes at 2 and 4 King's Court, and to discuss several proposed bylaw updates for the Fall Town Meeting, including zoning violation fee increases, short-term rental inspections, and new regulations for clean energy…
Planning Board to discuss short-term rental bylaw overhaul and ADU changes
The Yarmouth Planning Board will discuss amendments to the Short-Term Rentals Zoning Bylaw (Section 418) and consider moving STR provisions to a General Bylaw, with draft articles prepared for a future Town Meeting. They will also discuss aligning the Accessory Apartment Bylaw with the state's Affordable Homes Act and…
Public hearing on amendments to Short-Term Rental Ordinance
The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on a zoning petition to amend the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. Proposed changes include clarifying language, new registration requirements, time restrictions, and enhanced enforcement. The City Manager also transmitted an awaiting report on updates to the ordinance.
Oak Bluffs committee continues short-term rental registration and bylaw discussion
The Oak Bluffs Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to continue its discussion of a simple registration form and to introduce and discuss a proposed short-term rental bylaw. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and next steps. This is a working session, not a final…
Egremont Planning Board to finalize site plan review fees and discuss zoning reforms
The Egremont Planning Board is meeting to finalize site plan review fees for publication and consider a special permit fee change, following Massachusetts legislative action to codify site plan review. The board will also receive updates on a seasonal community grant application to EOHLC, the short-term rental general…
Oak Bluffs committee continues short-term rental bylaw talks
The Oak Bluffs Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to continue discussions on short-term rental bylaw definitions, regulations, and compliance information. They will also review a sample registration form presented by Building Commissioner Petkus and discuss next steps. The meeting is a working session with…
Planning Board to review bylaw updates for Fall Town Meeting
The Essex Planning Board will discuss several proposed bylaw updates for the upcoming Special (Fall) Town Meeting, including revisions to zoning violation fees, new short-term rental inspection requirements, and a new small clean energy infrastructure siting and permitting bylaw. The board will also review a draft…
Planning Board to discuss short-term rental and accessory dwelling unit bylaws
The Planning Board will discuss potential amendments to short-term rental and accessory dwelling unit bylaws. The meeting includes reviews of the Complete Streets Policy and the Mattacheese Utilization Project.
Licensing board to hear alcohol and food vendor license requests and code talks
The Randolph Licensing Board will hold public hearings on three license applications: a new all-alcohol license for Blue Hills Ballroom at 21 Scanlon Drive, a transfer of a beer and wine license to Super Mart at 1151 North Main Street, and continued discussion of potential changes to municipal codes for mobile food…
Planning Board to hold hearing on short-term rental amendments
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning petition from the Cambridge City Council to amend Section 4.60. The proposed changes focus on the registration, operation, and enforcement of short-term rentals.
Ad Hoc Committee to discuss short-term rental bylaw
The Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to continue discussions regarding a rental bylaw. The group will review the Planning Board bylaw concerning the codification of short-term rentals as a legal use, including definitions and compliance regulations.
Egremont Municipal Housing Trust to discuss grants and project updates
The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will meet to review project updates and grant activities. Discussion items include the Seasonal Communities grant and the CDCofSB workforce project.
Subcommittee to review 3% short-term rental fee referral
The Economic Development, Public Health and Welfare, and Veterans Subcommittee will meet remotely on August 3, 2026, to discuss a referral from Councilor Mallach requesting consideration of a 3% Community Impact Fee on short-term rentals. The meeting will also include public participation and review draft minutes from…
Subcommittee to review 3% short-term rental fee proposal
The Economic Development, Public Health and Welfare, and Veterans Subcommittee will discuss a referral from Councilor Mallach to consider a 3% Community Impact Fee on short-term rentals. The meeting will also review draft minutes from previous subcommittee meetings.
Select Board to vote on grants, appointments, and liquor license at July 28 meeting
The Newbury Select Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Hearing Room of Newbury Municipal Offices. The agenda includes votes on grants totaling $80,000 for traffic safety, donations, appointments to town boards, and a one-day liquor license for Newbury Town Day…
Short-term rental bylaw discussion continues
The Oak Bluffs Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee will continue its discussion of the short-term rental bylaw and registration process. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and planning next steps.
Short-term rental bylaw discussion continues
The Short Term Rental Adhoc Committee will discuss the proposed STR bylaw and review updated state regulations (10th Edition 780 CMR). The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and next steps.
Board reviews $100,000 One Stop for Growth grant award for site preparation
The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will consider the award of a $100,000 One Stop for Growth grant for site preparation, contracted with CDCofSB. The board will also discuss short‑term rental issues, including a proposed bylaw and the possible hiring of Barrett Panning Group, Granicus, and the Donohue…
Zoning board to hear four special permit cases including short-term rentals and a fast-food restaurant
The Stoughton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four special permit applications: two for short-term rental units, one for a fast-order food establishment, and one for keeping chickens. The board will also deliberate on three previously heard special permit cases and consider reorganization.
Short-term rental committee to vote on intent statement
The Oak Bluffs Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly vote on an 'Intent statement' for a proposed short-term rental bylaw. They will also continue developing a draft bylaw and discuss the rental registration process.
Planning Board to discuss zoning bylaw revisions and road modifications
The Nahant Planning Board will meet to discuss the FY2026 budget, results of the Annual Town Meeting including approval of Zoning By Law section 13 (WCF), and prepare for a meeting with the Board of Selectmen regarding sidewalks and road modifications along Castle, Gardner, and Goddard Roads. The board will also…
Board considers extending short-term rental rules with new limits
The Planning Board will discuss proposed amendments to the Short-Term Rental (STR) bylaw, including limiting owners to one rental unit, prohibiting STRs in accessory apartments, and a sunset clause expiring November 30, 2026. They will also consider modifying the Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw to comply with the…
Town meeting decides on new short-term rental rules, fees, and cap
The Special Town Meeting will vote on Articles 3 and 4 to amend zoning bylaws and adopt a general bylaw regulating short-term rentals, including registration fees of $400 initial/$300 annual, a 150-night rental cap, and a 10% cap on registered properties. Article 1 appropriates $2,317,397 for the school district…
Public hearing continued for restaurant and retail at 2 Somers Road
The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing for a special permit for a restaurant and retail establishment at 2 Somers Road, and will also discuss a home occupation bakery at 25 Circle View Drive, a used car dealership at 106B East Longmeadow Road, and a short-term rental bylaw.
Select Board to vote on liquor licenses, appointments, and short-term rentals
The Newbury Select Board will meet on June 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Offices to conduct general business, including votes on liquor license applications, public property use requests, committee re-appointments, and short-term rental permits. The meeting will also feature a public hearing for a new…
Trust awarded $100K grant for site preparation
The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will discuss a $100,000 One Stop for Growth grant award for site preparation, project updates on the CDC of Southern Berkshire workforce housing project, and a short-term rental bylaw ahead of a special town meeting on June 29. The board will also review Community…
City council committee reviews proposed short-term rental registration ordinance.
The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will discuss a proposed city code amendment requiring registration certificates for short-term rentals. While no formal votes are expected at this session, council members may debate the ordinance's details and next steps. The meeting also covers routine administrative…
Select Board to review draft short-term rental bylaw
The Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to develop a draft bylaw for Select Board review and potential submission for Town Meeting approval. The committee will discuss regulations for short-term rentals in Oak Bluffs.
Zoning board to decide three short-term rental special permits
The Stoughton Zoning Board of Appeals will continue public hearings on three special permit requests for short-term rentals at 199 Pleasant Street and 4-6 Summer Avenue, plus a second-hand auto sales permit at 1139 Washington Street. The board will also take up four additional special permit cases and closed…
Habitat for Humanity 6-unit affordable housing project at 1121 Route 28 reviewed
The Planning Board will review a Comprehensive Permit application for a 6-lot Habitat for Humanity development at 1121 Route 28 and may submit comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals. They will also consider an updated Complete Streets Policy, a tree replanting plan for Old Main Street, and potential amendments to…
Nahant Planning Board to review zoning bylaws, sidewalks, and Crown Castle permit
The Nahant Planning Board will meet on June 9, 2026, to discuss updates on zoning bylaws, the FY2026 budget, sidewalk and road modifications for former military housing parcels, and the status of a Crown Castle building permit. The board will also address notifications from the Zoning Board of Appeals and review a…
Select Board to vote on Plum Island easements, half marathon, and short-term rental permits
The Select Board will vote on easements for the Plum Island Beach Nourishment Project, a public property use request for the 12th Annual Harborside Half Marathon & 5K, and nine short-term rental applications. They will also consider a one-day liquor license for 1634 Meadery LLC and a Council on Aging appointment. The…
Trust to discuss $100k grant and short-term rental bylaw
The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will review a recently awarded $100,000 One Stop for Growth grant for site preparation and discuss the short-term rental bylaw ahead of a special town meeting on June 29. They will also receive updates on the CDCofSB workforce housing project and the Community Preservation…
Selectboard to discuss Deerfield River proposal, smart meters, and police chief hiring
The Charlemont Selectboard will hear a new proposal for Deerfield River designation, discuss National Grid's smart meter rollout timeline, and consider changes to the police chief job description and hiring process. The board will also review grant awards for road projects, short-term rental implementation, and a…
Finance committee votes on appointments and reviews 2026 initiatives
The Oak Bluffs Finance and Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to approve meeting minutes, vote on appointments to several town committees, review the status of last year’s initiatives, and prioritize potential 2026 initiatives. The committee will also receive updates from the Town Administrator and…