Amesbury, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 376 § 376-4
Application fee (Amesbury Rental Property)
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A licensing fee of $200 per short-term rental shall be due with each annual application.
Under Amesbury, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 376 § 376-4, operating a short-term rental in Amesbury requires an annual license, and each application must be accompanied by a $200 fee per rental unit. This fee is collected on a yearly basis, meaning it recurs with each renewal cycle rather than being a one-time charge. The provision establishes a flat, per-unit fee structure tied directly to the licensing process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of short-term rentals in Amesbury should be aware that CH. 376 § 376-4 requires a $200 licensing fee for each short-term rental unit, submitted alongside every annual license application. Compliant operators typically budget for this recurring per-unit cost and ensure payment is submitted on time with each renewal. Keeping records of fee payments can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the annual licensing requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 376 § 376-4, short-term rental hosts in Amesbury are required to hold a valid annual license, which includes paying a $200 application fee per unit. Guests or neighbors who have concerns about whether a short-term rental is properly licensed may inquire with the relevant Amesbury municipal office to verify compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local short-term rental regulations can provide general guidance on what licensing requirements mean for occupants of such units.
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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