Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cotuit, MA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Cotuit, MA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (stays under 31 days) must register annually with the Town Health Division under Chapter 170. Operators must also register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) and are subject to a combined tax rate of 14.45% (state, local, and water protection fund excises). A permit is required before you can host. 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.

Short-term rentals (stays under 31 days) must register annually with the Town Health Division under Chapter 170. Operators must also register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) and are subject to a combined tax rate of 14.45% (state, local, and water protection fund excises).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cotuit. 1) Register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) for room occupancy excise. 2) Submit a Rental Registration Application to the Town of Barnstable Health Division annually via the online permitting system. 3) Collect and remit the required 14.45% total excise tax to the DOR.

1) Register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) for room occupancy excise. 2) Submit a Rental Registration Application to the Town of Barnstable Health Division annually via the online permitting system. 3) Collect and remit the required 14.45% total excise tax to the DOR.

Vrbo is permitted in Cotuit, MA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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