https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/massachusetts/boston/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Boston, MA. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/massachusetts/boston/ Boston's Inspectional Services Department has conducted enforcement campaigns using listing platform data to identify non-registered or non-compliant operators. Non-compliant properties receive orders to cease STR operations pending registration compliance. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT massachusetts-boston-2024-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/massachusetts/boston/ Massachusetts requires Airbnb, Vrbo, and other marketplace facilitators to collect and remit the state lodging excise tax (5.7%) and applicable local option taxes on behalf of hosts. This simplifies tax compliance for Boston operators who are operating legally. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT massachusetts-boston-2023-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/massachusetts/boston/ Boston's STR ordinance requires all operators to register with the city and limits vacation rentals to the operator's primary residence. Whole-home rentals at investment properties or second homes are prohibited. Operators must display their registration number in all listings and renew annually. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT massachusetts-boston-2019-01-01