Amesbury, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 376 § 376-2
License required (Amesbury Rental Property)
Operative Text
If a homeowner owner intends to use their residential property as a short-term rental in the City of Amesbury, whether it is offered for rent through a professional or third-party agency or by themselves directly, they must first apply for and obtain a license from the City of Amesbury and the property must meet and maintain the requirements set forth in this Short-Term Rental License Article and its related Short-Term Rental Bylaw [1] and remain in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing short-term rentals in the City of Amesbury and State of Massachusetts including those specified for short-term rentals in MGL c. 64G. [1] Editor's Note: The Short-Term Rental Bylaw is on file in the City offices.
Amesbury, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 376 § 376-2 establishes that any residential property used as a short-term rental within the City of Amesbury must be licensed before it is offered to guests, regardless of whether bookings are handled through a third-party platform or directly by the owner. The property must continuously meet the standards set out in the Short-Term Rental License Article and its companion bylaw, and must remain compliant with all applicable local and state rules, including those under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 64G. This requirement applies whether the rental is listed on a professional agency's platform or marketed independently.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 376 § 376-2, operators of short-term rentals in Amesbury are generally expected to secure a city-issued license before accepting any guests and to keep the property in ongoing compliance with the Short-Term Rental License Article, the related Short-Term Rental Bylaw on file at City offices, and MGL c. 64G. Compliant operators typically track renewal deadlines, monitor changes to local and state short-term rental regulations, and ensure the property continues to meet all applicable standards throughout the license period. Listing a property through a third-party platform does not substitute for or waive the city licensing requirement under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 376 § 376-2 means that any short-term rental property in Amesbury should hold a valid city license and meet the requirements of the Short-Term Rental License Article and related bylaw before guests are accommodated. Guests or neighbors who believe a property is being operated without the required license may contact the City of Amesbury to inquire about compliance, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Massachusetts short-term rental law, including MGL c. 64G. Understanding whether a rental is properly licensed can be relevant when evaluating the legal standing of a rental arrangement.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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