Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Brewster, MA

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Brewster, MA because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. Brewster has not adopted a local short-term rental registration/licensing bylaw and its zoning does not expressly permit STRs; ADUs are explicitly prohibited from short-term rental use in the Town code. State law (M.G.L. c.64G) requires DOR registration and room occupancy excise tax remittance for STRs, and other state requirements apply (e.g., $1M liability insurance and safety inspections). Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Brewster has not adopted a local short-term rental registration/licensing bylaw and its zoning does not expressly permit STRs; ADUs are explicitly prohibited from short-term rental use in the Town code. State law (M.G.L. c.64G) requires DOR registration and room occupancy excise tax remittance for STRs, and other state requirements apply (e.g., $1M liability insurance and safety inspections).

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Brewster.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Brewster, MA for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Brewster 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 Brewster. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.