Westfield, Massachusetts

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Hampden County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
270Annual Cap

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay12 consecutive hours
Max Nights Per Year270
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • accessory use to any residential dwelling unit; operator-occupied primary residence or owner-occupying same building with 4 or fewer units required; absentee operators prohibited

Official Sources

Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Westfield, Massachusetts

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

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Westfield, Massachusetts?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

Yes — Westfield sets a minimum stay of 12 nights and a cap of 270 rental nights per year.

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

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