Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Harwich Port, MA

Short-term rentals (rentals for 90 days or less) are allowed only after registering with the Building Official; the Building Official will determine the legal occupancy for the dwelling. No municipal primary-residence, zone-specific caps, minimum-night stays, or host-presence rules are stated in the cited town code and guidance; violations may be subject to penalties per the Town’s Rental Dwellings bylaw.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Harwich Port. 1) Submit the Rental Density/Short-Term Rental registration online via the Harwich Building Department registration portal (Harwich OpenGov record). 2) Building Official reviews registration and determines legal occupancy; a rental inspection may be scheduled (inspection fee $75 noted for Rental Density permits). 3) Maintain compliance with building code and any certificate of registration issued by the Building Official.

1) Submit the Rental Density/Short-Term Rental registration online via the Harwich Building Department registration portal (Harwich OpenGov record). 2) Building Official reviews registration and determines legal occupancy; a rental inspection may be scheduled (inspection fee $75 noted for Rental Density permits). 3) Maintain compliance with building code and any certificate of registration issued by the Building Official.