Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 8 09 § 8.09.030
Applicability and limitations (Revere Short-Term Rentals)
Operative Text
A. Short-term rental shall be permitted as follows: 1. An owner-adjacent unit in an owner-occupied condominium building. In any case where an operator uses more than one owner-adjacent condominium unit for short-term rental, each such owner-adjacent condominium unit shall be registered separately and charged a separate fee in accordance with this chapter. An owner-adjacent condominium unit must be rented as an entire unit at any one time to one rental party of no more than six unrelated persons comprising short-term renters exclusive of children under twelve years of age, and the division within the unit of separate bedrooms for separate rental parties is prohibited. 2. An owner-adjacent unit in an owner-occupied dwelling containing four or fewer residential units. In any case where an operator uses more than one such owner-adjacent unit for short-term rental, each such owner-adjacent unit shall be registered separately and charged a separate fee in accordance with this chapter. An owner-adjacent unit must be rented as an entire unit at any one time to one rental party of no more than six unrelated persons comprising short-term renters exclusive of children under twelve years of age, and the division within the unit of separate bedrooms for separate rental parties is prohibited. a. The City shall grant no more than two Short-Term Rental Licenses to a dwelling. 3. A primary residence unit. A primary residence unit offered for short-term rental must be rented as a whole unit at any one time to one party of no more than six unrelated persons comprising short-term renters exclusive of children under twelve years of age, and the division within the unit of separate bedroom for separate rental parties is prohibited. a. The City shall grant no more than two Short-Term Rental Licenses to a dwelling. B. Short-term rental occupancy shall be limited to two persons per bedroom, excluding children under the age of twelve related to, or the legal ward of either bedroom occupant. C. The registration of a short-term rental unit shall expire in the event ownership of the unit or the property containing the unit is transferred. A new owner of such property shall be responsible to complete a new registration process as described in section 8.09.040 . D. The number of individual bedrooms made available for short-term rental within an owner-adjacent unit and primary residence unit shall not be greater than the number of lawful bedrooms in the dwelling unit. E. No short-term rental may be used for the purpose of a commercial meeting and commercial use of a short-term rental unit is prohibited. F. Sublet or sub-rental of a short-term rental unit or a room or space therein is prohibited. The renter of a short-term rental cannot sublet rooms or spaces in their units as short-term rentals or in any other manner. G. Hourly rentals are prohibited. H. Accessory Dwelling Units, as defined in Chapter 17.25 of the Zoning bylaws of the City of Revere, are prohibited from being used as a short-term rental. ( C.O. 21-211 , § 1, 8/23/2021 ; C.O. 24-176 , 9/9/2024 )
Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 8 09 § 8.09.030 establishes which types of residential units may be used for short-term rental and under what conditions. Permitted categories include owner-adjacent units in owner-occupied condominiums or small multi-family buildings (four or fewer units) and primary residence units, each subject to occupancy caps of no more than six unrelated adults per rental party and a city-wide limit of two Short-Term Rental Licenses per dwelling. The provision also prohibits subletting, hourly rentals, commercial use, splitting a unit among separate rental parties, and the use of accessory dwelling units for short-term rental. Registration expires automatically upon transfer of ownership, requiring the new owner to complete a fresh registration.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8.09.030, operators of short-term rentals in Revere generally ensure that each eligible unit — whether an owner-adjacent condominium unit, an owner-adjacent unit in a small dwelling, or a primary residence — is registered separately and that no more than two Short-Term Rental Licenses are held for any single dwelling. Compliant operators rent each unit as a whole to a single party, observe the two-persons-per-bedroom occupancy rule (excluding children under twelve related to or the legal ward of an occupant), and avoid any commercial use, subletting, or hourly arrangements. When ownership of a property changes hands, operators are aware that existing registrations expire and that the new owner must initiate a new registration under § 8.09.040.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 8.09.030 of Revere's Code of Bylaws sets clear limits on how short-term rental units may be operated, which can be relevant to anyone renting such a unit. Tenants should be aware that subletting or sub-renting a short-term rental unit or any room within it is expressly prohibited under this provision, and that commercial use of the space is likewise barred. If a short-term rental arrangement appears to violate these rules — for example, if a unit is being operated without proper registration or in a prohibited property type — tenants may consider contacting the City of Revere's relevant licensing or housing office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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