MA state room occupancy excise tax 5.7% applies (MGL c. 64G). Fitchburg may impose local option tax up to 6%. Airbnb/Vrbo collect and remit MA taxes for listed properties. $1M liability insurance required by state.
Massachusetts imposes a multi-layered tax on short-term rentals under MGL c.64G. The state excise tax is 5.7%. Municipalities may impose a local option room occupancy tax up to 6%. A community impact fee of up to 3% is allowed for certain municipalities. Total tax burden can reach 14.7% or higher. Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) auto-collect all MA STR taxes. Hosts booking directly must register with MA DOR and file returns. Cape Cod and Islands typically impose maximum rates.
Non-remittance: back taxes + penalties + interest. MA DOR audit authority. Willful evasion: criminal charges.
Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg Code Ch. 132, Article VI (Noise Control) sets nighttime quiet hours from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. with a 50 dBA cap; daytime limit is 70 dBA. Constr...
Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg Zoning Ordinance §181.552 (Environmental Performance Standards) addresses construction noise. No statewide MA construction hours law; Fitchburg enf...
Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg's general noise ordinance (Chapter 132, Article VI) covers animal-related noise. MGL c. 140, §136A defines nuisance dog including excessive barking...
Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg Zoning Ordinance §181 — 'major recreational equipment' cannot be used for living or housekeeping purposes when stored on a residential lot. On-stre...
Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg Zoning Ordinance §181.3264 — commercial vehicles with more than 12,500 lb manufacturer's GVW may NOT be parked on residential premises except in an...
Fitchburg, MA
MGL c. 90, §22C — abandoned vehicles on public ways tagged after 72 hours, may be towed. Fitchburg Police enforce. Snow emergencies authorize immediate towin...
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