Short-term rental permit rules in Wellesley, MA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Norfolk County does not have a county STR registration program. Massachusetts state law (MGL c. 64G) requires all STR operators statewide to register with the MA Department of Revenue. Individual cities and towns may add local registration requirements.
Massachusetts enacted a statewide short-term rental framework under MGL c. 64G (effective 2019). All STR operators — including those in Norfolk County — must register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) through MassTaxConnect before renting. The state requires a $1 million liability insurance policy (or host protection from the platform). Norfolk County itself has no registration program; county government lacks authority to regulate STRs. Each municipality in the county may additionally require a local permit or registration — check with your specific city or town clerk. Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) collect and remit state excise on behalf of hosts registered through them.
State: operating without DOR registration subjects host to back taxes, penalties, and interest. Local penalties vary by municipality.
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