In this article, HarborBlue Vacations Rentals breaks down the short-term rental regulations and taxes for Eastham, Massachusetts.
Bottom line is that Eastham levies a 14.45% tax on short-term rentals, mandates annual registration ($225-$350), limit owners to 2 short-term rentals, and requires annual water testing for non-town-water properties.
Eastham, MA Short-Term Rental Taxes – 14.45%
- Massachusetts State Sales Tax – 5.70%
- State Room Occupancy Tax – 6.00%
- Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund – 2.75%
- Community Impact Fee – 0.00%
If a home is rented for 14 days or fewer during the year, no tax is due.
Eastham, MA Short-Term Rental Regulations (law available here)
- Register through MA Tax Connect
- Obtain Certificate of Registration for properties
- Carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance
- Comply with Massachusetts lead paint law (or have exception signed by tenant)
- Register with town of Eastham through OpenGov
- Annual inspections ($225 for 1BR, $350 for 2BR+)
- Limit of two (2) short-term rental properties for an individual owner with corporate ownership ban
- Annual water test for non-town water properties
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Disclaimer: This post is for information purposes, may not be fully exhaustive, and does not constitute legal / tax advice. For any legal / tax advice, please contact a licensed attorney.