Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Newbury, MA

Short-term rentals require a Select Board-issued license and must comply with health, safety, and zoning codes. Occupancy is limited to two people per bedroom plus two additional people; operators must designate a 24-hour local manager and maintain $1 million in liability insurance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Newbury. 1) Submit a completed STR License application to the Select Board along with a Massachusetts DOR Certificate of Registration. 2) Provide certificates of inspection from the Fire, Building, and Health departments, a parking plan, and proof of insurance. 3) Pay the $250 annual fee; licenses expire every February 28.

1) Submit a completed STR License application to the Select Board along with a Massachusetts DOR Certificate of Registration. 2) Provide certificates of inspection from the Fire, Building, and Health departments, a parking plan, and proof of insurance. 3) Pay the $250 annual fee; licenses expire every February 28.