In this article, HarborBlue Vacations Rentals breaks down the short-term rental regulations and taxes for Wellfleet, Massachusetts.
Bottom line is that Wellfleet has a 14.45 – 17.45% tax on short-term rentals, mandates annual registration ($300) and inspection ($120), limits owners to three (3) short-term rentals, caps occupancy at two persons (2) per bedroom. Further, in 2027, short-term rentals in Wellfleet will require a designated emergency contact who can respond to emergencies in 2 hours.
Wellfleet, MA Short-Term Rental Taxes – 14.45 – 17.45%
- Massachusetts State Sales Tax – 5.70%
- State Room Occupancy Tax – 6.00%
- Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund – 2.75%
- Fee for Owners With Multiple Units – 3.00%
If a home is rented for 14 days or fewer during the year, no tax is due.
Wellfleet, 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 Wellfleet online
- Annual registration ($300)
- Inspection ($120)
- Limit of three (3) short-term rental properties for an individual owner with corporate ownership ban
- Designated emergency contact who can respond in two (2) hours
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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.