Haverhill, Massachusetts
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Essex County
Conditional
STR Status
Owner Occupancy Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 78%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Haverhill, Massachusetts
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Haverhill, Massachusetts are allowed under certain conditions. The property must be owner-occupied.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Haverhill, Massachusetts?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The property must be owner-occupied.
Where do these Haverhill short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Haverhill'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 Haverhill, Essex County, or Massachusetts authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.