Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hampden County, MA

No county-wide STR ordinance found; regulation is municipal. In Springfield, shared-unit rentals are allowed year-round, while unoccupied whole-unit rentals are limited to 90 aggregate days per year. Units must be free of building, health, or fire violations to be eligible.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hampden County. 1) Submit a local registration application to the municipal department (e.g., Springfield Code Enforcement) including operator details, floor plans, and a $200 application fee. 2) Schedule and pass a habitability and safety inspection. 3) Register the property for state room occupancy excise tax via MassTaxConnect and pay the $100 annual registration fee.

1) Submit a local registration application to the municipal department (e.g., Springfield Code Enforcement) including operator details, floor plans, and a $200 application fee. 2) Schedule and pass a habitability and safety inspection. 3) Register the property for state room occupancy excise tax via MassTaxConnect and pay the $100 annual registration fee.