Chelsea, Massachusetts

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Suffolk County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $200Owner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
$200License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

cms5.revize.com/revize/chelseama/Document_Center/How%20Do%20I/Apply%20for/short_term_rental_application.pdf
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Chelsea, Massachusetts

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Chelsea, Massachusetts are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Chelsea, Massachusetts?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Chelsea?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $200.

Where do these Chelsea short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Chelsea's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Chelsea, Suffolk County, or Massachusetts authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.