Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Falmouth, MA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Falmouth, MA, but with restrictions. Current town zoning expressly prohibits weekly/monthly “summer rentals” for accessory dwelling units (§240-9.1C(3)). A draft bylaw (not yet fully adopted) proposes future requirements including a 24/7 local operator within 30 miles, occupancy limits of two people per bedroom, and mandatory parking and trash plans. 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.

Current town zoning expressly prohibits weekly/monthly “summer rentals” for accessory dwelling units (§240-9.1C(3)). A draft bylaw (not yet fully adopted) proposes future requirements including a 24/7 local operator within 30 miles, occupancy limits of two people per bedroom, and mandatory parking and trash plans.

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

Vrbo is permitted in Falmouth, MA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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