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.
180 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 (40)
- Nantucket County, MA (32)
- Easthampton, MA (30)
- Malden, MA (15)
- Yarmouth, MA (13)
- Pittsfield, MA (10)
- Beverly, MA (8)
- Lenox, MA (6)
- Tisbury, MA (4)
- Dennis, MA (4)
- Salem, MA (3)
- West Stockbridge, MA (3)
Latest matching meetings
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Planning board to discuss short-term rental bylaw amendments
The Planning Board will discuss potential amendments to the zoning bylaw on short-term rentals and consider creating a general bylaw. They will also review the Seasonal Communities Designation and receive updates on the Mattacheese Utilization Committee project.
Council to vote on raising short-term rental and hotel taxes for school facilities
The City Council is considering home rule petitions to increase the short-term rental community impact fee to 6% and the hotel excise tax to 8.75%, with additional revenue earmarked for school and municipal building projects. They will also vote on a $124,943 transfer for Salem Skipper expansion, confirm appointments…
Board of Health continues hearings on watershed and wellhead district amendments
The Nantucket Board of Health will continue public hearings on amendments to the Hummock Pond Watershed Regulation (Chapter 288) and the Wellhead Protection District Regulation (Chapter 382). They will also hear an appeal of an order to connect to town sewer at 49 Polpis Road, continued from October 2025. Additional…
Planning Board to discuss Short Term Rental bylaw changes
The Planning Board will discuss potential amendments to the Short Term Rentals zoning bylaw based on a UMass study and Select Board input. They will also review an ANR plan to create a non-buildable lot for sale to the town as open space. Other items include state bond bills, seasonal communities designation, and…
ZBA to consider commercial building removal and parking reconfiguration at 392 Pittsfield Road
The Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three special permit requests, including two for additional short-term rental days and one to remove a commercial building and reconfigure parking. The board will also discuss the summer meeting schedule and upcoming petitions for 525 Pittsfield Road and…
ZBA to hear petition to remove building, reconfigure parking at 392 Pittsfield Rd
The Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three special permit petitions. Two are for short-term rental properties seeking to exceed the allowed rental days. One is a commercial property request to remove a building and reconfigure parking for automotive storage.
ZBA to decide on extra 35 short-term rental days at 38 Hillside Drive
The Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a petition from Refined Design Group LLC for a special permit to allow an additional 35 days of short-term rental at 38 Hillside Drive in the R15 zoning district. The board will consider whether to grant the request under Section 8.4.4.2 of the Zoning…
Housing Trust to discuss $100K grant for site prep
The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will receive updates on the CDC of SB workforce project and discuss proposed short-term rental bylaws. They will also review the status of the $100,000 OneStop for Growth grant awarded for site preparation.
Committee reviews draft memo on short-term rental regulations
The Special Committee on Rental Policies will review feedback from a public forum and online survey, and discuss a draft memo to the City Council that recommends policies for short-term rental units. The memo outlines priorities such as health and safety, economic gain, rental housing preservation, and tourism. No…
Discuss short-term rental general bylaw
The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust will discuss a proposed bylaw regulating short-term rentals. Board members may also raise items for future discussion. The meeting includes public comment via Zoom.
Board to rule on short-term rental fine appeal
The Board of Health will hold hearings on two appeals: one for fines related to an unregistered short-term rental at 24 Norman Street, and another for tobacco product violations at Red Lion Smoke Shop. They will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports from health staff.
Planning board to discuss final draft of short-term rental zoning bylaw
The Planning Board will review and discuss the final draft of the short-term rental (STR) zoning bylaw and progress on the general STR bylaw. They will set a timeline for a Special Town Meeting and vote on a Seasonal Community Designation for the annual town meeting. Reappointments to the Berkshire Regional Planning…
Planning Board discusses short-term rental zoning bylaw
The Planning Board will discuss a draft Short-term Rental (STR) Zoning bylaw and general bylaws, following a recent information session. They may submit an STR zoning warrant article to the Select Board and approve a public hearing report. The board will also consider endorsing a Seasonal Community designation and…
Board to finalize short-term rental bylaw
The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will consider a final draft of a short-term rental bylaw. The board will also review its fund balances, including $100 in the Housing Trust Fund and $19,736.57 from short-term rental impact fees.
Info session on proposed STR zoning bylaw and Seasonal Designation
The Planning Board holds an informational session jointly with the Municipal Housing Trust on a proposed short-term rental (STR) zoning bylaw and the Seasonal Community Designation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a public discussion to present draft documents and answer questions.
Public info session on proposed short-term rental bylaws
This is a public information session to present and answer questions about proposed short-term rental zoning and general bylaws, as well as a seasonal communities designation. No votes or decisions are expected.
Housing Trust to discuss short-term rental bylaws and $100K grant
The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will discuss short-term rental bylaws and plan for an April 29 information session. They will receive updates on a $100,000 One Stop for Growth grant awarded for site preparation. The board will also review a Community Preservation funding request and hear other housing…
Council to consider $12.6M loan for critical city building repairs
The City Council will vote on a $12.6 million loan order to fund critical repairs to city-owned buildings. It will also consider an ordinance to repeal the single-use plastic bag prohibition and discuss a motion to regulate Airbnb rentals. Several fund transfers totaling over $600,000 to fund union contracts across…
Planning board to discuss short-term rental zoning bylaws
The Planning Board will discuss a draft short-term rental zoning bylaw and report on the April 14 public hearing. They will consider submitting a warrant article on short-term rental zoning to the Select Board. A report from Stephen Lyle on the Community Preservation Committee meeting will also be presented.
Select Board to discuss short-term rental bylaw updates and fees
The Select Board will hold a public hearing for a dealership name change to BMW of Lenox, receive an update on the short-term rental bylaw including Attorney General approval and registration fees for 2026, and discuss the town meeting process. Consent agenda items include special one-day liquor licenses and…
Board discusses short-term rental registration fees and bylaw approval status
The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a name change for the BMW of Lenox dealership license. They will also discuss the status of the short-term rental bylaw, registration fees for CY26, and adoption of PACE financing. The meeting includes special one-day liquor licenses for two events and appointments to…
Assessors discuss CubeSmart valuation and energy code warrant article
The Board of Assessors will discuss the valuation of CubeSmart at 362 Turnpike Street and review a Town Meeting warrant article on energy code presented by Tom Birmingham. They will also address assessments on Airbnb properties, updates on solar station valuations, and the Pappas Center 40A Initiative. Other business…
Board discusses draft short-term rental regulations
The Orleans Board of Health will discuss a draft regulation for short-term rentals and hear results from an opioid settlement listening session. They will also consider a swimming pool fence variance at 7 Doane Road and continue show cause hearings for a property at 8 Old Tote Road regarding sewer connection. Several…
Housing Trust to review $100K grant, Chapter 40B application
The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will discuss new business including a Chapter 40B application and short-term rental bylaws, along with old business on Community Preservation funding and the CDCofSB workforce project. A $100,000 One Stop for Growth grant for site preparation has been awarded and contracted…
Preparing for Town meeting: supports tax exemption for rentals, opposes STR limit
The committee focused on preparing for the upcoming Town meeting, agreeing to support a property tax exemption for affordable year-round rentals and oppose a short-term rental (STR) limit warrant article. They discussed low public attendance at a recent community meeting and planned to consolidate materials into a…
Planning Board to vote on zoning changes for short-term rentals
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Egremont's zoning bylaws to define and regulate short-term rentals (STRs). The amendments would add an STR definition, make STRs a permitted use, and establish standards for off-street parking, vehicular circulation, and exterior lighting. The…
Board hears appeal of fines for unregistered short-term rental at 1 Chanelle Circle
The board will hold a hearing on an appeal of fines for operating an unregistered, uninspected short-term rental at 1 Chanelle Circle. They will also vote to approve minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting. Routine reports from the public health nurse and health agent are scheduled.
Planning Board discusses short-term rental zoning, sets public hearing for April 14
The board will discuss draft short-term rental zoning bylaws and parking after a recent information session. A public hearing on the STR zoning bylaw is scheduled for April 14. They will also discuss establishing a fee for site plan review and receive updates on workforce housing and other developments.
Housing Trust to recommend article for June 10 Special Town Meeting
The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will discuss a recommendation to the Select Board for an article on the June 10 Special Town Meeting warrant. They will also review a $100,000 One Stop for Growth grant for site preparation and a Community Preservation funding request for the CDCofSB workforce housing…
Info session on proposed STR zoning bylaw
The Planning Board will hold an informational session on a proposed short-term rental (STR) zoning bylaw, conducted jointly with the Municipal Housing Trust. The session includes a presentation on the proposed STR general bylaw. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.
Egremont to hold public session on proposed short-term rental bylaws
The Housing Trust Board and Planning Board will present proposed zoning and general bylaws regarding short-term rentals. This is an informational meeting to gather public input before further action.
Public forum on short-term rental policies
The Special Committee on Rental Policies is holding a public forum to present information and gather feedback on short-term rental regulations in Beverly. No voting or policy decisions are scheduled at this meeting.