In this article, HarborBlue Vacations Rentals breaks down the short-term rental regulations and taxes applicable to Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
Bottom line is that Yarmouth has a 14.45% tax on short-term rentals and requires annual registration costing $180 per unit per year.
Yarmouth, 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 apartment is rented for 14 days or fewer during the year, no tax is due.
Yarmouth, MA Short-Term Rental Regulations (town guide here)
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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 Yarmouth online on paper ($180 per unit per year)
- Complete the following checklist prior to inspection
- Compliance with occupancy limits based on septic system capacity
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.