Short-term rentals in Middlesex County must provide off-street parking equal to local zoning requirements, commonly one space per bedroom, with street parking restricted by residential permit programs in urban cities.
Parking for short-term rentals across Middlesex County is controlled by municipal zoning bylaws and STR-specific regulations. Most suburban Middlesex towns require off-street parking at the same ratio as residential dwellings, typically 2 spaces per unit or 1 space per bedroom. In urban cities with residential parking permit programs (Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Watertown, Medford), STR guests are prohibited from using resident-only street parking, and operators must provide guests with designated off-street spaces or private lot arrangements. Cambridge specifically bars STR guests from obtaining visitor parking permits. Violations result in ticketing and towing. STR registration applications commonly require submission of a parking plan demonstrating compliance. Hosting platforms and local ordinances require operators to disclose parking arrangements in the listing. Non-compliance can trigger registration suspension and zoning enforcement under MGL c.40A s.7.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Middlesex County, MA
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