Massachusetts STR Regulation Changes — regulations.comparent.com https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/massachusetts/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across Massachusetts markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT Nantucket: Town Meeting Considers STR Density Caps https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/massachusetts/nantucket/ Nantucket Town Meeting debated warrant articles that would cap STR density by district or parcel type, citing housing affordability impacts on year-round residents and seasonal workers. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT massachusetts-nantucket-2025-04-01 Nantucket: Massachusetts Short-Term Rental Excise Tax Fully Enforced https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/massachusetts/nantucket/ Massachusetts requires all STR operators to collect and remit the state excise tax plus applicable local option taxes. Nantucket has ramped up audit activity to ensure compliance from all island operators. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT massachusetts-nantucket-2024-10-01 Boston: Enforcement Campaign Against Non-Compliant Listings https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/massachusetts/boston/ Boston's Inspectional Services Department has conducted enforcement campaigns using listing platform data to identify non-registered or non-compliant operators. Non-compliant properties receive orders to cease STR operations pending registration compliance. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT massachusetts-boston-2024-08-01 Nantucket: Occupancy Enforcement Stepped Up After Complaints https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/massachusetts/nantucket/ Nantucket's building and zoning department increased inspections of STR properties after complaints about overcrowded rentals exceeding the two-per-bedroom-plus-two occupancy limit. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT massachusetts-nantucket-2024-07-01 Boston: Massachusetts Lodging Excise Tax Collected by Platforms https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/massachusetts/boston/ Massachusetts requires Airbnb, Vrbo, and other marketplace facilitators to collect and remit the state lodging excise tax (5.7%) and applicable local option taxes on behalf of hosts. This simplifies tax compliance for Boston operators who are operating legally. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT massachusetts-boston-2023-01-01 Boston: Boston Short-Term Rental Ordinance in Full Effect https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/massachusetts/boston/ Boston's STR ordinance requires all operators to register with the city and limits vacation rentals to the operator's primary residence. Whole-home rentals at investment properties or second homes are prohibited. Operators must display their registration number in all listings and renew annually. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT massachusetts-boston-2019-01-01