Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Jamaica Plain, MA

STRs are limited to owner-occupied primary residences (occupied 9 of 12 months) or owner-adjacent units in 2-3 family buildings. Operators may only offer one whole-unit listing at a time. Units must be free of outstanding building, sanitary, or fire violations and cannot be income-restricted or designated as 'Problem Properties.'

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Jamaica Plain. 1) Register online via the City’s Short-Term Rental portal, providing operator details and unit type (Limited Share, Home Share, or Owner-Adjacent). 2) Pay the annual fee ($25 for Limited Share; $200 for Home Share/Owner-Adjacent) to receive a registration number. 3) Obtain a City Clerk business certificate and notify abutters within 300 feet within 30 days of registration.

1) Register online via the City’s Short-Term Rental portal, providing operator details and unit type (Limited Share, Home Share, or Owner-Adjacent). 2) Pay the annual fee ($25 for Limited Share; $200 for Home Share/Owner-Adjacent) to receive a registration number. 3) Obtain a City Clerk business certificate and notify abutters within 300 feet within 30 days of registration.