Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Nantucket County, MA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Nantucket County, MA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are permitted only with a Town certificate of registration and are subject to occupancy limits (two persons per bedroom plus two additional people). Advertising must include the operator’s registration number, and units subject to affordability restrictions, corporate ownership, time-share ownership, or certain investor ownership structures are prohibited. 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.

Short-term rentals are permitted only with a Town certificate of registration and are subject to occupancy limits (two persons per bedroom plus two additional people). Advertising must include the operator’s registration number, and units subject to affordability restrictions, corporate ownership, time-share ownership, or certain investor ownership structures are prohibited.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Nantucket County. 1) Register via the Town’s GovOS/MuniRevs portal and provide a MA Department of Revenue registration number. 2) Submit required documentation including a certificate of liability insurance (min. $1,000,000) and contact info for a local designated person available 24/7. 3) Pay the $250 annual fee; certificates must be renewed annually between Sept 1 and Oct 31.

1) Register via the Town’s GovOS/MuniRevs portal and provide a MA Department of Revenue registration number. 2) Submit required documentation including a certificate of liability insurance (min. $1,000,000) and contact info for a local designated person available 24/7. 3) Pay the $250 annual fee; certificates must be renewed annually between Sept 1 and Oct 31.

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