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Nantucket short-term rental rules (2026)

Massachusetts · United States
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These rules apply inside Nantucket town limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

CONDITIONALStays under 32 nights

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.

A high-profile island vacation market.

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
Tax on stays
11.7%
total, on our records
Night cap
None
Fines
Up to $300

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 32 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.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Nantucket rules

17 rules on record for Nantucket, 7 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 Nantucket?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. A high-profile island vacation market.

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

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Nantucket?

11.7% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Nantucket?

No night cap is on record.

What are the penalties in Nantucket?

Fines of up to $300 are on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in Nantucket?

Stays of 32 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.

When were the Nantucket rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Nantucket on 5 Nov 2026.

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