Barnstable, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 170 § 170-8
Fee for registration (Barnstable Rental Properties)
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[Amended 12-11-2025 by Order No. 2026-064 ] There shall be a fee of $250 to procure a certificate of registration. The fee for a certificate of registration for any additional units owned by the same owner at the same address shall be $250 per unit.
Barnstable, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 170 § 170-8 establishes a flat registration fee structure for rental units. A certificate of registration costs $250, and any additional units owned by the same owner at the same address each carry an additional $250 fee. This means the total registration cost scales with the number of units a single owner holds at a given address.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 170 § 170-8, operators seeking a certificate of registration for a rental unit in Barnstable are generally expected to submit a $250 fee per unit at the time of registration. Owners with multiple units at the same address must account for a separate $250 charge for each additional unit. Keeping accurate records of all registered units and associated fees paid helps demonstrate compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 170 § 170-8 requires landlords to obtain a certificate of registration and pay the applicable fees, which signals that the town maintains a registry of rental units. Tenants who are uncertain whether their unit is properly registered may inquire with the relevant Barnstable municipal office to verify compliance. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand what remedies or defenses may be available if a landlord has not met registration requirements under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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