Springfield, Massachusetts

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Hampden County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
90Annual Cap

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200 application fee plus $100 annual registration fee
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stayminimum 10 consecutive hours
Max Nights Per Year90
Density / Distance CapCity reserves right to limit registrations by city limits, neighborhood, or radius
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • allowed in all zones subject to eligibility requirements

Official Sources

ecode360.com/37249061
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Springfield, Massachusetts

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Springfield, Massachusetts are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200 application fee plus $100). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Springfield, Massachusetts?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $200 application fee plus $100.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Springfield?

Yes — Springfield sets a minimum stay of 10 nights and a cap of 90 rental nights per year.

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

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