Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Williamstown, MA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Williamstown, MA, but with restrictions. In residential districts, entire principal dwelling units are limited to 90 cumulative days per calendar year, unless the owner resides on-site (in the unit or an associated ADU). Nonresidential districts have no day limits. All units must comply with Board of Health Regulations for Rental Property (Chapter 154), including inspections. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

In residential districts, entire principal dwelling units are limited to 90 cumulative days per calendar year, unless the owner resides on-site (in the unit or an associated ADU). Nonresidential districts have no day limits. All units must comply with Board of Health Regulations for Rental Property (Chapter 154), including inspections.

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

Vrbo is permitted in Williamstown, MA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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