Parking Rules: Boston vs Revere
How do parking rules rules compare between Boston, MA and Revere, MA?
Revere has fewer restrictions than Boston.
Boston, MA
Suffolk County
Boston short-term rental operators cannot guarantee on-street parking and cannot rent residential permit parking spaces to guests. STR permits require disclosure of available off-street parking.
View full Boston rules →Revere, MA
Suffolk County
Revere's Short-Term Rental Ordinance (Revere Code Chapter 8.09, adopted by City Council August 24, 2020) does not impose a STR-specific parking ratio. Off-street parking for the dwelling unit is governed by Section 17.28 of the Revere Zoning Ordinance, which sets parking by district and use, and by Title 10 on-street rules administered by the Office of the Parking Clerk.
View full Revere rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Boston | Revere |
|---|---|---|
| Governing Ordinance | Boston STR Ordinance (2019) | - |
| Enforcement | Inspectional Services Department | - |
| Resident Permit Transfer | Prohibited | - |
| Disclosure Required | Yes, in listing | - |
| STR Code | - | Revere Code Ch. 8.09 (2020) |
| Parking Standards | - | Zoning Sec. 17.28 (varies by district) |
| Resident Sticker Program | - | Revere Code Ch. 10.34 |
| STR-Specific Ratio | - | None in Ch. 8.09 |
| Permit Authority | - | Office of the Parking Clerk |
| STR Office | - | Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Boston FAQ
Revere FAQ
How many parking spaces does a Revere short-term rental need?
Revere Code Chapter 8.09 does not set a separate STR parking ratio. The off-street parking required for the dwelling unit is governed by Section 17.28 of the Revere Zoning Ordinance and varies by zoning district and residential use category. Confirm the exact number for your address with Revere Inspectional Services or the Office of Short Term Rental before registering.
Can my Revere Airbnb guests park on the street?
Only where the street is unposted. Revere Code Chapter 10.34 (Citywide Resident Parking Sticker Program) restricts overnight and visitor parking in posted residential zones to vehicles registered to a Revere resident at the address; guest vehicles without a sticker can be cited or towed. Revere Beach Boulevard and adjacent DCR-controlled streets carry seasonal restrictions.
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