Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Milford, MA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Milford, MA, but with restrictions. The Town of Milford Zoning By-Law explicitly prohibits the short-term rental of accessory dwelling units (Zoning By-Law §3.19.7). No municipal ordinance or dedicated short-term rental licensing/registration process was found on the Town site; statewide requirements apply (Massachusetts DOR registration and room occupancy excise and related guidance). 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.

The Town of Milford Zoning By-Law explicitly prohibits the short-term rental of accessory dwelling units (Zoning By-Law §3.19.7). No municipal ordinance or dedicated short-term rental licensing/registration process was found on the Town site; statewide requirements apply (Massachusetts DOR registration and room occupancy excise and related guidance).

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