Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Chilmark, MA

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Chilmark, MA because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. Currently unregulated at the municipal level; however, state law requires registration with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Proposed draft bylaws suggest future restrictions including occupancy limits, parking requirements, and a prohibition on renting separate bedrooms to separate parties unless the owner is on-site. 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.

Currently unregulated at the municipal level; however, state law requires registration with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Proposed draft bylaws suggest future restrictions including occupancy limits, parking requirements, and a prohibition on renting separate bedrooms to separate parties unless the owner is on-site.

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

Vrbo is effectively legal in Chilmark, 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 Chilmark 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 Chilmark. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.