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Allowed, with material limits.
Primary residence requirement must be proven by: (1) enrollment in Cambridge residential tax exemption program, OR (2) affidavit with photo ID, property title/tenancy agreement, and government/utility correspondence…
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.
Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.
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17 rules on record for Cambridge, 4 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research
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Source: City of Cambridge Inspectional Services Department (cambridgema.gov, official), checked 7 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes, with material limits. Primary residence requirement must be proven by: (1) enrollment in Cambridge residential tax exemption program, OR (2) affidavit with photo ID, property title/tenancy agreement, and government/utility correspondence…
Yes, a license or registration is required.
Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Cambridge on 7 Nov 2026.
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