Easthampton, Mass., City Ordinances ch. 4, art. VI (2026) § 4-50.3
Registration Required
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a. No Dwelling Unit or part thereof may be offered as a Short-Term Rental within the City unless it is registered annually with the City through an application filed with, and approved by the Board of Health in accordance with this Chapter, and registered with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue in accordance with applicable laws. b. A registration for a Short-Term Rental shall not be approved for any parcel or Dwelling Unit with outstanding building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, health, housing or zoning code enforcement, including any notices of violation, notices to cure, orders of abatement, cease and desist orders or correction notices, or any outstanding amounts due and owing the City, including but not limited to property taxes, water or sewer fees. c. Registration of a Short-Term Rental shall not be transferable.
Section 4-50.3 of Easthampton's short-term rental ordinance establishes that any dwelling unit offered as a short-term rental must be registered annually with the city's Board of Health and with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue before it can legally operate. Registration is blocked for any property carrying unresolved code violations—covering building, electrical, plumbing, fire, health, housing, or zoning issues—or any outstanding financial obligations to the city such as unpaid taxes or utility fees. Additionally, a registration is tied to the specific owner and property; it cannot be passed along to a new owner or operator.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-50.3, compliant short-term rental operators in Easthampton maintain an active annual registration with both the Board of Health and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue before listing any unit. Operators generally ensure that all code enforcement matters—including notices of violation, orders of abatement, and correction notices—are fully resolved, and that property taxes, water, and sewer accounts are current, prior to applying or renewing. Because registration is non-transferable under this section, owners who sell or otherwise convey a property understand that the new party must obtain their own registration before operating.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-50.3 gives tenants and prospective guests a basis to verify whether a short-term rental is lawfully registered with Easthampton's Board of Health and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. If a unit is being advertised or rented without a valid registration, or if the property has unresolved code violations that should have blocked approval, that information may be relevant when raising concerns with the Board of Health or other city enforcement bodies. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing advocates can help individuals understand what remedies or complaints may be available 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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