Step 1
Register with Massachusetts DOR
Register your property on MassTaxConnect to receive a state certificate of registration for tax purposes.
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Documents needed
- Federal Tax ID or SSN
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Springfield requires short-term rentals to be owner-occupied or owner-adjacent, registered with the city, and restricted to natural persons.
To host an Airbnb in Springfield, you must live in the property as your primary residence for at least 9 months a year or own a 2-3 family home where you live in one of the units. You must register with the City's Code Enforcement Department, pass a safety inspection, and pay local and state lodging taxes. Commercial operators and LLCs are prohibited from operating short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods.
Step-by-step guide for Springfield
Register your property on MassTaxConnect to receive a state certificate of registration for tax purposes.
Apply for a Business Certificate from the Springfield City Clerk's Office.
Apply through the Code Enforcement Department. This includes submitting a parking plan and proof of primary residence.
Schedule and pass a mandatory safety inspection by the Building Commissioner's office.
Within 30 days of registration approval, provide written notice to all abutters within 300 feet of the property.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes 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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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