Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Worcester County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredProcessing: 15 days
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$50 initial lodging house license; $50 annual renewal lodging house license
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Est. Processing Time15 days

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

fitchburgma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9958/Lodging-House-Regulations-and-Guidelines
Data confidence: 72%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Fitchburg, Massachusetts are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $50 initial lodging house lice).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $50 initial lodging house lice.

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

These details are verified against Fitchburg'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 Fitchburg, Worcester County, or Massachusetts authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.