STRs in Chelsea are subject to the Massachusetts state room occupancy excise tax (5.7%) plus Chelsea's local option tax. DOR registration fee is $50/year. STR platforms collect and remit taxes.
Massachusetts imposes a 5.7% state room occupancy excise tax on short-term rentals under 31 days. Chelsea may impose a local option tax of up to 6%. Hosting platforms like Airbnb typically collect and remit state and local taxes automatically. Operators must register with the MA DOR and maintain $1 million liability insurance per stay as required by state law. A floor plan showing smoke and CO detectors, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits must be filed with registration.
Failure to collect or remit taxes results in DOR enforcement including back taxes, interest, and penalties. Non-compliance with insurance requirement can void registration.
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Chelsea, MA
Construction noise regulated under Chelsea Code Ch. 16 and MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10. Standard hours are Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM, Sat 8 AM–5 PM; no construction on Sund...
Chelsea, MA
Barking dogs addressed under Chelsea Code Ch. 4 (Animals) and general nuisance provisions. Excessive barking is a civil nuisance complaint under MGL c. 140. ...
Chelsea, MA
Chelsea enforces noise complaints through Chapter 16 (Miscellaneous Offenses). No single statewide decibel limit applies; the city relies on MassDEP 310 CMR ...
Chelsea, MA
Chelsea is in the flight path of Boston Logan International Airport (about 1 mile west). Aircraft noise is governed by federal FAA regulations and Massport; ...
Chelsea, MA
Chelsea has a citywide residential parking sticker program under Code §13-4.2. The Chelsea Waterfront District requires sticker parking 8 AM–6 PM Mon–Fri. St...
Chelsea, MA
Abandoned vehicles on public ways subject to state law MGL c. 90 §22C (72-hour threshold). Chelsea enforces through its ISD and Police Department. Inoperable...
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