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Cape Cod short-term rental rules (2026)

Massachusetts · United States
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These rules apply to Cape Cod only. Check the full address to confirm which rules govern a property.
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Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 days

Allowed, with material limits.

Cape Cod faces severe housing affordability and availability crises, with STRs widely cited as removing year-round housing stock.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required

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The full Cape Cod rules

17 rules on record for Cape Cod, 1 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Cape Cod?

Yes, with material limits. Cape Cod faces severe housing affordability and availability crises, with STRs widely cited as removing year-round housing stock.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Cape Cod?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

When were the Cape Cod rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Cape Cod on 3 Nov 2026.

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