Lowell STR guests must comply with the city noise ordinance prohibiting unreasonable noise at all times and plainly audible noise during overnight quiet hours.
Short-term rental guests in Lowell are subject to the same noise ordinance as residents. Chapter 245 of the Lowell Municipal Code prohibits unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace and quiet of neighbors. Overnight quiet hours run from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, during which amplified music, loud voices, parties, and similar sounds plainly audible at the property line or in adjacent dwelling units are prohibited. STR hosts are strongly encouraged to include house rules in their listings limiting outdoor gatherings, specifying quiet hours, and capping guest counts. Violations can result in fines to the property owner, who retains responsibility for guest conduct. Repeated violations may jeopardize state STR registration and trigger additional scrutiny from Lowell Inspectional Services. Police respond to noise complaints at STRs via the non-emergency line, and citations are issued to the operator of record.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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