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Short-term rentals are regulated in Lenox under a bylaw passed in 2022, requiring annual registration with the Board of Health and a $100 fee. All units must undergo a safety inspection and hosts must collect a 6% local room occupancy tax in addition to state taxes.
Score: 26 (restrictive)
To host an Airbnb in Lenox, you must first register with both the State of Massachusetts and the Town of Lenox Board of Health. You'll need to pay a $100 annual fee and have your home inspected to ensure it meets safety codes. While you don't have to live in the home full-time to rent it out, you are limited to owning only two STR properties in town. Make sure your listing displays your local permit number and that you collect the 14.45% total tax (State + Local + Cape/Islands Water Protection Fund if applicable).
Permit Required
Yes
Night Limit
None
Primary Residence
Not Required
Total Tax Rate
0.1%
Permit Fee
$100
Processing Time
2-4 weeks
Disclaimer
Regulatory information is AI-researched for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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