Occupancy Limits: Attleboro vs Somerset
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Attleboro, MA and Somerset, MA?
Attleboro and Somerset have similar restriction levels.
Attleboro, MA
Bristol County
Attleboro's Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 17 of the City Code) does not set a numeric per-bedroom occupancy cap specifically for short-term rentals. STR operators in Attleboro are bound by the State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410), the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR) sleeping-room standards, and the maximum occupancy declared on the operator's MA Department of Revenue STR registration filed under MGL c.64G.
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Bristol County
STR occupancy in Bristol County follows 105 CMR 410 Sanitary Code minimum square-footage rules (150 sq ft first occupant + 100 sq ft each additional). Local STR ordinances often cap at 2 per bedroom plus 2. New Bedford and Fall River enforce via complaint.
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| Fact | Attleboro | Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Local STR Code | None specific to occupancy | - |
| State Registry | MGL c.64G + c.62C §67 | - |
| Sanitary Code | 105 CMR 410 | 105 CMR 410.400 |
| Sleeping Room Min | 70 sf first + 50 sf each addl | - |
| Lodging-House Trigger | 4+ unrelated lodgers (MGL c.140) | - |
| Typical Cap | - | 2 per bedroom + 2 |
| Listing | - | Must state max guests |
| Sleeping Outside | - | Prohibited |
| Tax | - | MGL ch. 64G applies |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Attleboro FAQ
How many guests can stay in an Attleboro short-term rental?
Attleboro has not adopted a per-bedroom occupancy formula in its zoning ordinance. The enforceable cap is the maximum occupancy you declare on your Massachusetts DOR Short-Term Rental Registry application under MGL c.64G, subject to the 105 CMR 410 sanitary-code minimums of 70 square feet for one sleeper plus 50 square feet for each additional sleeper in any room used for sleeping.
Do I need a lodging-house license in Attleboro?
If you rent four or more rooms to unrelated lodgers, MGL c.140, §§22-32 treats the property as a lodging house and a separate City of Attleboro lodging-house license is required from the licensing authority, in addition to the state STR registration under MGL c.64G.
Somerset FAQ
Who enforces occupancy limits rules in Bristol County?
Bristol County's code enforcement division is responsible for short term-rentals ordinances. You can report violations or request information through the Bristol County government website or by calling the main municipal line.
What are typical penalties for violating occupancy limits rules?
Most Bristol County short term-rentals violations start with a written warning followed by escalating civil fines for repeat offenses. Specific dollar amounts and any criminal-misdemeanor exposure depend on the section of code; consult Bristol County's municipal code or staff for the current penalty schedule.
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