Brookline, MA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Overnight Ban
- 1-hour max, 2 AM–6 AM without permit
- Guest Parking
- $10/night at designated lots
- Overnight Spaces Available
- Only 325 resident spaces citywide
- STR By-Law Requirement
- Guests must be informed of parking rules
Summary
Brookline's STR By-Law explicitly states all short-term renters are subject to Town parking regulations. Overnight parking is limited to 1 hour between 2 AM and 6 AM without a permit. Only 325 resident overnight parking spaces exist for all of Brookline.
Section 3. No zoning ordinance or by-law shall regulate or restrict the use of materials, or methods of construction of structures regulated by the state building code, nor shall any such ordinance or by-law prohibit, unreasonably regulate, or require a special permit for the use of land for the primary purpose of commercial agriculture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, floriculture or viticulture, nor prohibit, unreasonably regulate or require a special permit for the use, expansion, reconstruction or construction of structures thereon for the primary purpose of commercial agriculture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, floriculture or viticulture, including those facilities for the sale of produce, wine and dairy products, provided that either during the months of June, Jul
Full Breakdown
The Brookline STR By-Law states that all short-term renters are subject to Town of Brookline parking regulations. Overnight on-street parking of more than 1 hour between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM is prohibited without a permit. Resident overnight parking is available at 325 designated spaces at $300/quarter. Guest overnight parking is available in Coolidge Corner, Washington Square, and Brookline Village lots for $10/night (11 PM–8 AM). STR operators should inform guests of these restrictions and provide directions to guest parking facilities.
Violations & Fines
Overnight parking violations subject to ticketing under Brookline traffic bylaws.
Frequently Asked Questions
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