Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Dukes County, MA

Short-term rentals (30 days or fewer) are generally allowed but subject to town-specific by-laws where they exist, such as in West Tisbury. State-level requirements include registration via MassTaxConnect, a $1,000,000 liability insurance mandate, and the collection of room occupancy excise taxes.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Dukes County. 1. Register the property with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue via MassTaxConnect. 2. For towns with local ordinances (e.g., West Tisbury), submit a town-specific registration form and complete a safety inspection based on the town's checklist. 3. Ensure the property has the required $1M liability insurance coverage.

1. Register the property with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue via MassTaxConnect. 2. For towns with local ordinances (e.g., West Tisbury), submit a town-specific registration form and complete a safety inspection based on the town's checklist. 3. Ensure the property has the required $1M liability insurance coverage.