Easthampton, Mass., City Ordinances ch. 4, art. VI (2026) § 4-50.1
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Pursuant to the authority of M.G.L. c.64G and all other lawful authority, the City establishes these regulations to balance private, neighborhood, and civic interests. These regulations are intended to: a. Recognize the critical need for affordable housing, by balancing the benefits of short- term rentals with access to long-term housing for our residents. b. Continue to make the City accessible and welcoming to visitors. c. Ensure that Short-Term Rentals have a positive impact on quality of life for residents by appropriately managing noise levels, parking, and safety. d. Support the local economy and promote access to City amenities. e. Provide for a local registration process. f. Establish clear guidelines for Short-Term Rental operators and their neighbors regarding complaint procedures, and expectations for compliance to ensure there are fair and consistent enforcement mechanisms in place.
Easthampton, Mass., City Ordinances ch. 4 art. VI §§ 4-50.1 to 4-50.9 establishes a local framework for regulating short-term rentals (STRs) under the authority granted by Massachusetts General Law chapter 64G. The ordinance is designed to balance the economic benefits of STRs against the community's need for long-term affordable housing, neighborhood quality of life, and visitor access. It sets the stage for a local registration process and a defined system of complaint procedures and enforcement standards.
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Under Easthampton, Mass., City Ordinances ch. 4 art. VI §§ 4-50.1 to 4-50.9, operators of short-term rentals are expected to participate in a local registration process and to operate in a manner consistent with neighborhood quality-of-life standards, including noise, parking, and safety expectations. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the complaint procedures and enforcement mechanisms outlined in the ordinance so they understand what is expected of them and their guests. Staying current with the full set of rules that follow from this purpose-and-intent section helps operators avoid compliance gaps.
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Easthampton, Mass., City Ordinances ch. 4 art. VI §§ 4-50.1 to 4-50.9 reflects the city's recognition that short-term rentals can affect the availability of long-term housing and neighborhood quality of life for residents. The ordinance explicitly calls for fair and consistent enforcement mechanisms and a clear complaint procedure, which residents may be able to use if a nearby STR is causing issues such as excessive noise or parking problems. Tenants and residents who believe the ordinance is not being followed can look to the complaint procedures established under this framework, and may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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