Nantucket, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 338 § 338-3
Certification of registration required (Nantucket Short-Term Rental Property)
Operative Text
As of January 1, 2023, no person shall operate a short-term rental (as defined in § 123-4 ) without having first obtained a certificate of registration from the Board of Health. The certificate of registration must be renewed annually by November 1.
Under Nantucket Code of Bylaws CH. 338 § 338-3, operating a short-term rental on Nantucket has required a valid certificate of registration from the Board of Health since January 1, 2023. The certificate is not a one-time requirement — it must be renewed each year by November 1 to remain in effect. A short-term rental operated without this certificate is considered unlawful under the bylaw.
Plain English — not legal advice.
CH. 338 § 338-3 makes registration a prerequisite for lawfully renting a property as a short-term rental in Nantucket. Compliant operators generally obtain their certificate of registration from the Board of Health before accepting any bookings and track the annual November 1 renewal deadline to avoid a lapse in certification. Keeping documentation of each year's certificate on file is a common practice among operators subject to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 338 § 338-3 establishes that any short-term rental operating in Nantucket must hold a current certificate of registration issued by the Board of Health. If a rental appears to be operating without this certification, a concern can generally be raised with the Nantucket Board of Health, which administers the registration program. Tenant-rights organizations or a local attorney familiar with Nantucket bylaws can help clarify what options may be available in a given situation.
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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