Quincy, Massachusetts

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Norfolk County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$50 (limited share); $200 (home share); $200 (owner-adjacent)
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTup to 6% room occupancy excise plus up to 3% community impact fee

Zoning Restrictions

  • Residence A district units are ineligible

Official Sources

ecode360.com/29052779
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Quincy, Massachusetts

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Quincy, Massachusetts are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $50 (limited share); $200 (hom). The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of up to 6% room occupa applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Quincy, Massachusetts?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Quincy, Massachusetts. The property must be owner-occupied.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $50 (limited share); $200 (hom.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Quincy?

Short-term rentals in Quincy are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of up to 6% room occupa.

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

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