Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Springfield, MA

Short-term rentals (STRs) are allowed citywide but restricted: shared-unit rentals (host present) are allowed year-round, while unoccupied whole-unit rentals are capped at 90 aggregate days per year. Rentals for fewer than 10 consecutive hours are prohibited, and operators must provide a Planning Department-approved guest parking plan and post in-unit safety/contact notices.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Springfield. 1) Submit an application to the Code Enforcement Department with a $200 fee, including a floor plan with bedroom egress details and a Planning Department-approved parking plan. 2) Pass an initial safety and habitation inspection by Code Enforcement. 3) Upon approval, pay a $100 annual registration fee and notify all abutters within 300 feet of the property within 30 days.

1) Submit an application to the Code Enforcement Department with a $200 fee, including a floor plan with bedroom egress details and a Planning Department-approved parking plan. 2) Pass an initial safety and habitation inspection by Code Enforcement. 3) Upon approval, pay a $100 annual registration fee and notify all abutters within 300 feet of the property within 30 days.