Amherst, Mass., Gen. Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § F
Application
Operative Text
(1) Applications Requirements. In order to obtain a Residential Rental Permit, the Property
Owner must submit an application containing the following information:
a. The address of the Residential Rental Property.
b. The name, contact mailing address, valid telephone number(s), and valid email
address for each Owner. If the Owner is not an individual, the application must list
the names, addresses, valid telephone numbers, and valid email addresses of each
member or partner of the Owner.
c. The name(s), contact mailing address(es), valid telephone number(s), and valid email
address(es) for the Person-In-Charge. Notices given to a Person-In-Charge shall be
sufficient to satisfy any requirement of notice to the Owner. The Owner shall notify
the Principal Code Official in writing of any change of Person-In-Charge, or any
contact information for the Person-In-Charge, within 14 days of the change.
d. Whether the Property will be rented for Short-Term Rentals, and if so, proof that the
subject Residential Rental Property has been properly registered with the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts for Short-Term Rentals and payment of applicable
taxes.
e. Additional information concerning each Residential Rental Property as set forth in
Regulations adopted under this Bylaw.
(2) Application Process
a. Applications for all types of Residential Rental Permits under Section G, Issuance or
Denial below shall be submitted to the Principal Code Official on forms provided by
the Town.
b. The Property Owner must certify to the accuracy of the information that they provide
in the Residential Rental Permit application.
c. The Residential Rental Property Owner or their agent must submit the completed
Permit application to the Town, as specified in the Application. Applications shall be
filled out completely and accurately. The Permit shall not be issued or renewed if an
application does not contain all required information.
d. The Residential Rental Property Owner or their agent shall inform the Town of any
change concerning the information pertaining to Sections F.1.a or b contained in the
Permit Application within ten (10) days of such change.Section F of Amherst's General Bylaws ch. 3.50 establishes what property owners must include when applying for a Residential Rental Permit and how that process works. The application must identify the property, its owners (including all members or partners if the owner is an entity), and a designated Person-In-Charge whose contact details must be kept current with the Principal Code Official within 14 days of any change. If the property is used for short-term rentals, proof of state registration and tax compliance is also required, and any changes to the property address or owner information must be reported within 10 days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section F of Amherst General Bylaws ch. 3.50, compliant operators submit complete, accurate applications on Town-provided forms and promptly update the Principal Code Official whenever owner or Person-In-Charge contact details change. Keeping those updates within the 14-day and 10-day windows specified in the bylaw helps avoid permit issuance or renewal problems, since incomplete applications are grounds for denial.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section F of Amherst General Bylaws ch. 3.50 requires landlords to designate a Person-In-Charge with current contact information on file with the Town, which means tenants generally have a reachable point of contact for notices and communications. If a rental unit appears to lack a valid permit or the landlord's contact information seems outdated, tenants can inquire with the Town's Principal Code Official or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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