Taxes & Fees: Quincy vs Wellesley
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Quincy, MA and Wellesley, MA?
Quincy and Wellesley have similar restriction levels.
Quincy, MA
Norfolk County
STR operators in Quincy must collect and remit Massachusetts state room occupancy excise (5.7%) plus any applicable local option tax. State registration with the MA Department of Revenue is required. Operators must carry $1 million liability insurance.
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Norfolk County
Massachusetts imposes a 5.7% state room occupancy excise on all STRs (MGL c. 64G). Norfolk County municipalities may add a local option excise up to 6%. Many platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) collect and remit these taxes automatically.
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| Fact | Quincy | Wellesley |
|---|---|---|
| State Tax | 5.7% room occupancy excise (MGL c. 64G) | - |
| Local Option | Up to 6% additional | Up to 6% (set by each municipality) |
| Insurance Required | $1M liability per occurrence | - |
| DOR Registration | Required before operating | - |
| State Excise | - | 5.7% (MGL c. 64G) |
| Community Impact Fee | - | Up to 3% for operators with 6+ units |
| Platform Collection | - | Airbnb/Vrbo collect & remit automatically |
| Self-Remit | - | Off-platform hosts: MassTaxConnect |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Quincy FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Quincy?
STR operators in Quincy must collect and remit Massachusetts state room occupancy excise (5.7%) plus any applicable local option tax. State registration with the MA Department of Revenue is required. Operators must carry $1 million liability insurance.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Quincy?
State Tax: 5.7% room occupancy excise (MGL c. 64G). Local Option: Up to 6% additional. Insurance Required: $1M liability per occurrence. DOR Registration: Required before operating.
Wellesley FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Norfolk County?
Massachusetts imposes a 5.7% state room occupancy excise on all STRs (MGL c. 64G). Norfolk County municipalities may add a local option excise up to 6%. Many platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) collect and remit these taxes automatically.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Norfolk County?
State Excise: 5.7% (MGL c. 64G). Local Option: Up to 6% (set by each municipality). Community Impact Fee: Up to 3% for operators with 6+ units. Platform Collection: Airbnb/Vrbo collect & remit automatically.
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