Parking Rules: Chelsea vs Revere

How many off-street parking spaces does Chelsea require for a short-term rental?

Chelsea's published Short-Term Rental Application does not impose a separate per-guest off-street parking minimum. The host dwelling must still meet the off-street parking minimums set for its zoning district in Chapter 34 of the Chelsea Code. Confirm the exact district requirement with Permitting and Land Use Planning at 617-466-4180.

Can my Airbnb guests park on the street in Chelsea?

Many Chelsea streets are restricted to resident-sticker holders under the citywide Residential Parking Program (Article 13, Section 13-4.2). Resident stickers are tied to Chelsea residency and vehicle registration, so short-term guests generally cannot use them. Direct guests to your off-street spaces, paid lots, or any unrestricted public street.

Who do I call about Chelsea STR parking questions?

Inspectional Services (617-466-4142) handles STR registration, Permitting and Land Use Planning (617-466-4180) handles zoning and off-street parking minimums, and the Traffic and Parking Commission (chelseama.gov) handles on-street resident parking rules.

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.