Boston, Mass., Mun. Code § 9-14 (2026) § 9-14.11
Data Sharing
Operative Text
A booking agent shall provide to the city, on a monthly basis, an electronic report, in a format determined by the city, in consultation with ISD, DoIT and DND, of the listings maintained, authorized, facilitated or advertised by the booking agent within the city for the applicable reporting period. The report shall include a breakdown of where the listings are located, whether the listing is for a room or a whole unit, and shall include the number of nights each unit was reported as occupied during the applicable reporting period.
Boston Municipal Code § 9-14.11 requires booking agents—platforms or individuals that list, advertise, or facilitate short-term rental accommodations—to submit a monthly electronic report to the City of Boston. Each report must detail where listed units are located, whether each listing covers a room or an entire unit, and how many nights each unit was reported as occupied during the reporting period. The city, working with ISD, DoIT, and DND, determines the required format for these reports.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who use booking agents to advertise short-term rentals in Boston should be aware that, under § 9-14.11, the booking platform or agent handling their listings is responsible for reporting occupancy and listing data to the city each month. Compliant operators generally ensure their listings are accurately categorized—room versus whole unit—and that occupancy information is kept current and accessible to their booking agent. Maintaining accurate listing records helps ensure the data submitted on your behalf reflects actual activity during each reporting period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Boston Municipal Code § 9-14.11, the city receives monthly reports from booking agents that include details about short-term rental listings, their locations, unit types, and occupancy nights. This data-sharing requirement is designed to give city agencies—including ISD, DoIT, and DND—visibility into the short-term rental market, which can support enforcement of related housing regulations. Tenants who believe a landlord is operating an unlicensed or improperly reported short-term rental may consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant city agencies to understand what complaint or inquiry options are available.
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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