Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hampden County, MA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hampden County, MA, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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.

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