Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Orleans, MA

Short-term rentals are permitted but subject to Town registration and health/safety requirements: registration with the Board of Health (Town-issued registration number must appear on listings), annual renewal, maximum occupancy of 2 persons per bedroom plus 2, onsite parking only, required 24/7 local contact for emergencies, required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and extinguisher, and subject to inspections and compliance with state/local laws.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Orleans. 1) Complete and submit the Town rental registration form via the Town’s OpenGov permit portal or by submitting the fillable PDF to the Assessing Department. 2) Include the sworn affidavit of compliance required by the Board of Health, provide owner/operator and 24-hour local contact information, and post the registration certificate in the unit. 3) Pay the annual registration fee ($50 base fee plus $50 per bedroom over two) and renew annually.

1) Complete and submit the Town rental registration form via the Town’s OpenGov permit portal or by submitting the fillable PDF to the Assessing Department. 2) Include the sworn affidavit of compliance required by the Board of Health, provide owner/operator and 24-hour local contact information, and post the registration certificate in the unit. 3) Pay the annual registration fee ($50 base fee plus $50 per bedroom over two) and renew annually.