Short-term rental taxes and regulations on the Cape & Islands can be overwhelming for vacation rental owners. In this article, HarborBlue Vacations Rentals breaks down the regulations and taxes applicable to short-term rentals in Barnstable, Massachusetts, including Barnstable’s villages of Hyannis, Centerville, Osterville, Cotuit, Marstons Mills, West Barnstable, and Barnstable Village.
Bottom line is that Barnstable and its villages have a 14.45% tax on short-term rentals; registration is available through the town’s online portal ($90); has mandatory inspections; and Barnstable has a 24/7 hotline for complaints.
Barnstable, MA Short-Term Rental Taxes – 14.45%
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- Massachusetts State Sales Tax – 5.70%
- State Room Occupancy Tax – 6.00%
- Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund – 2.75%
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- Community Impact Fee – 0.00%
If the home is rented for fewer than 14 days per year, no tax is due.
Barnstable, MA Short-Term Rental Regulations
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- Register through MA Tax Connect
- Obtain Certificate of Registration for properties
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- Carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance
- Comply with Massachusetts lead paint law (or have exception signed by tenant)
- Register with Barnstable online ($90 for first unit on a parcel, $25 for each subsequent)
- Periodic inspections
- 24/7 hotline for short-term rental complaints (508-504-9779)
Are you overwhelmed navigating the complex landscape for taxes and compliance on the Cape? Partner with HarborBlue Vacation Rentals for hassle-free short-term rental management.
Disclaimer: This post is for information purposes, may not be fully exhaustive, and does not constitute legal advice. For any legal advice, please contact a licensed attorney.