Everett, MA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)

Section 12-1014 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, Massachusetts sets the parking terms for every registered short-term rental, meaning a residential unit used for residential occupancy for a period fewer than thirty-one (31) consecutive calendar days for a fee. The Everett City Council wrote these rules into Division 12 of Chapter 12, and the building commissioner, who directs the Inspectional Services Department, administers them.

Parking passes are off the table. Subsection (j)(6) says no parking passes will be allowed for short-term renters, that parking must be supplied by the owner, and that notification of this policy must be made in writing to each renter. The space comes from the owner, not from a city pass.

The listing itself carries the parking facts. Under subsection (j)(3), when an operator lists a unit with a booking agent, or modifies an existing listing, the operator must file with the city an exact duplicate of the listing, including the property address. Item a requires the listing to specify the quantity of off-street parking, if any, and whether or not the address is located in a resident-parking zone, including the Lower Broadway resident-parking zone. The city keeps a list of the address and unit type of every short-term rental on file that is currently being offered.

Parking also belongs on the sheet posted inside the unit. Subsection (g) requires the operator to conspicuously post for tenants a sheet detailing the means of egress in case of an emergency, fire extinguisher locations, location of fire exits and pull fire alarms if applicable, any parking requirements and/or limitations, and regulations pertaining to trash and recycling, such as pickup days and the locations of the bins.

The parking disclosure rides along with registration. Subsection (j)(1) requires the registration number issued by the building commissioner on any listing, and subsection (j)(5) requires any listing on a booking agent or website to prominently display proof of current registration and receipt of a certificate of fitness within the prior twelve (12) months.