Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Wayland, MA

ADUs are allowed by-right in single-family residential districts subject to size, entrance, parking and health/fire approvals; the ADU text states an ADU "may not be rented to one party for fewer than 30 consecutive days at a time." ADU max size is 1/2 of the principal dwelling or 900 sq ft (whichever is less); municipalities retain authority to regulate short-term rentals of ADUs. Pre-application approvals (zoning verification, Health, Fire, Conservation, Planning, DPW) and septic/Board of Health approval apply where stated.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Wayland. 1) Obtain pre-application approvals (Zoning Verification/Determination, Board of Health septic approval, Fire Department, Conservation if within wetlands, Planning review, DPW as applicable). 2) Prepare and submit a Building Permit application with floor plans, site/plot plan, address approval, energy code compliance, and required departmental approvals to the Wayland Building Department (online portal or in person). 3) Undergo required inspections during construction and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Commissioner before occupancy/use; no separate STR license is specified in the ADU text.

1) Obtain pre-application approvals (Zoning Verification/Determination, Board of Health septic approval, Fire Department, Conservation if within wetlands, Planning review, DPW as applicable). 2) Prepare and submit a Building Permit application with floor plans, site/plot plan, address approval, energy code compliance, and required departmental approvals to the Wayland Building Department (online portal or in person). 3) Undergo required inspections during construction and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Commissioner before occupancy/use; no separate STR license is specified in the ADU text.