Taxes & Fees: Boston vs Revere
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Boston, MA and Revere, MA?
Boston and Revere have similar restriction levels.
Boston, MA
Suffolk County
Boston STR operators pay state room occupancy excise of 5.7% plus a local tax of 6.5%, the highest local rate allowed in Massachusetts, totaling 12.2% in taxes.
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Suffolk County
STRs in Revere are subject to Massachusetts state room occupancy excise tax (5.7% under MGL c. 64G) plus Revere's local option tax. State DOR registration required (Room Occupancy Consolidated tax via MassTaxConnect). $300 annual city registration fee applies in addition to taxes.
View full Revere rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Boston | Revere |
|---|---|---|
| State Tax | 5.7% | 5.7% room occupancy excise (MGL c. 64G) |
| Local Tax | 6.5% (Boston max) | - |
| Combined Rate | 12.2% | - |
| Insurance Req | $1M liability per stay | - |
| Local Option | - | Up to 6% city option tax |
| City Fee | - | $300/year registration + $50 inspection |
| Insurance | - | $250,000 liability minimum per incident |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Boston FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Boston?
Boston STR operators pay state room occupancy excise of 5.7% plus a local tax of 6.5%, the highest local rate allowed in Massachusetts, totaling 12.2% in taxes.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Boston?
State Tax: 5.7%. Local Tax: 6.5% (Boston max). Combined Rate: 12.2%. Insurance Req: $1M liability per stay.
Revere FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Revere?
STRs in Revere are subject to Massachusetts state room occupancy excise tax (5.7% under MGL c. 64G) plus Revere's local option tax. State DOR registration required (Room Occupancy Consolidated tax via MassTaxConnect). $300 annual city registration fee applies in addition to taxes.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Revere?
State Tax: 5.7% room occupancy excise (MGL c. 64G). Local Option: Up to 6% city option tax. City Fee: $300/year registration + $50 inspection. Insurance: $250,000 liability minimum per incident.
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