Short-term rentals owe the 5.7% Massachusetts state excise plus a local excise of up to 6% adopted under MGL c.64G §3A. Northampton, Amherst, and Easthampton levy the local rate; Airbnb and Vrbo collect it.
Even without county government, Hampshire County communities tax rentals through state law. The Massachusetts room-occupancy excise applies at 5.7% under MGL c.64G §3, and MGL c.64G §3A lets a city or town add a local excise of up to 6% on the same rent. Northampton, Amherst, Easthampton, and South Hadley adopt the local excise. Stays of 31 days or longer fall outside the tax, which matters near the Five Colleges where semester leases are common. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit both excises.
A host who fails to collect or remit owes back excise plus penalties and interest assessed by the Massachusetts DOR. Direct bookings require the host to file returns.
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