Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Shrewsbury, MA

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Shrewsbury, MA because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No official town-wide STR ordinance was found. However, traditional lodging uses like Bed and Breakfasts and boarding houses are regulated by zoning districts, and the town has proposed prohibiting short-term rentals specifically for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No official town-wide STR ordinance was found. However, traditional lodging uses like Bed and Breakfasts and boarding houses are regulated by zoning districts, and the town has proposed prohibiting short-term rentals specifically for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Shrewsbury.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Shrewsbury, MA for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.