Short-Term Rentals in Fall River, MA (2026)

Fall River Code § 14-723

In addition to the mandatory registration with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue on Mass Tax Connect, operators must also annually register the short-term rental with the City of Fall River's Inspectional Services prior to the occupancy of any short-term rental located in the City of Fall River by submitting each of the following: A. State Certificate. A copy of the Certificate of Regi...

Fall River Code § 14-722(G)(4)

The following statement: "All noises that interrupt or disturb the sleep of City residents between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Sundays are prohibited by city ordinance, § 46-7." H. No signage. No signage associated with the short-term rental is permitted on the premises. I. No outstanding violations, fines, or taxes. A resident...

Fall River Code § 14-723(E); fee schedule at Chapter A110, § A110-4

Annual filing fee. The operator of any short-term rental must pay the annual registration filing fee (as set forth in Chapter A110, Fee Schedule, of the City Code) to Inspectional Services. F. Affidavit of Operator. A signed Affidavit of Operator, in a form established by Inspectional Services, that contains the following information: (1) Name and contact information for operator and loca...

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40A, Sec. 3 (Parking Space Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units)

The use of land or structures for an accessory dwelling unit under this paragraph shall not require owner occupancy of either the accessory dwelling unit or the principal dwelling; provided, that not more than 1 additional parking space shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit; and provided further, that no additional parking space shall be required for an accessory dwelling located not...

Fall River Code § 14-722(D)

Number of guests. A short-term rental shall be limited to a maximum of eight guests, or two guests per bedroom, whichever number is fewer. E. Annual certification. The operator must file with Inspectional Services a sworn certification attesting to continued compliance with the requirements of this article and all applicable public safety codes. Such certification shall be filed annually. F...

Fall River Code § 14-722(B)

Operator's primary residence. The operator must reside in the dwelling being offered as a short-term rental for a minimum of nine months of each calendar year. C. One party of renters. A short-term rental shall only be rented to one party of renters at a time, and shall not be rented as separate bedrooms, beds, or spaces to separate parties. D. Number of guests. A short-term rental shall ...

Fall River Code § 14-722(B)-(C)

The operator must reside in the dwelling being offered as a short-term rental for a minimum of nine months of each calendar year. C. One party of renters. A short-term rental shall only be rented to one party of renters at a time, and shall not be rented as separate bedrooms, beds, or spaces to separate parties. D. Number of guests. A short-term rental shall be limited to a maximum of eig...

Fall River Code § 14-722(J)

If a property receives three or more violation notices of any kind within a six-month period, the dwelling shall be ineligible to be used as a short-term rental for a period of six months from the third or subsequent violation.