Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Wilmington, MA

No — Airbnb-style short-term rentals are not allowed in Wilmington, MA. Short-term rentals are expressly prohibited in all zoning districts under Wilmington Zoning Bylaw Section 3.7.1. The bylaw defines short-term rentals as stays of 31 consecutive calendar days or less and prohibits them regardless of whether they are owner-occupied or non-owner occupied. The ban applies to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), not just Airbnb. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals are expressly prohibited in all zoning districts under Wilmington Zoning Bylaw Section 3.7.1. The bylaw defines short-term rentals as stays of 31 consecutive calendar days or less and prohibits them regardless of whether they are owner-occupied or non-owner occupied.

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

No. Because Wilmington, MA prohibits this type of short-term rental, the ban covers Vrbo just as it covers Airbnb and Booking.com — switching platforms does not change the legal status. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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