Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Marshfield, MA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Marshfield, MA, but with restrictions. Marshfield’s zoning bylaws permit up to two lodging units in existing dwellings in specific districts (P districts) and require special permits (S) in others. Operators must also comply with Massachusetts state law, which requires registering each property with the Department of Revenue and displaying a Certificate of Registration. 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.

Marshfield’s zoning bylaws permit up to two lodging units in existing dwellings in specific districts (P districts) and require special permits (S) in others. Operators must also comply with Massachusetts state law, which requires registering each property with the Department of Revenue and displaying a Certificate of Registration.

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