Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Berkshire County, MA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Berkshire County, MA, but with restrictions. Regulations are set at the municipal level across Berkshire County; many towns require annual registration, impose occupancy limits, and require safety equipment. Some towns limit non-owner rentals (e.g., 150 days in Great Barrington) and prohibit STRs in deed-restricted affordable units. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Regulations are set at the municipal level across Berkshire County; many towns require annual registration, impose occupancy limits, and require safety equipment. Some towns limit non-owner rentals (e.g., 150 days in Great Barrington) and prohibit STRs in deed-restricted affordable units.

Vrbo is permitted in Berkshire County, MA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Berkshire County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Berkshire County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.