Easthampton, Mass., City Ordinances ch. 4, art. VI (2026) § 4-50.5
Requirements for Short-Term Rental Operations
Operative Text
a. An Owner shall post the following information immediately inside the main entry door of any Short-Term Rental Unit: i. The Owner’s certificate of registration with the City; ii. 24 Hour contact information for the Owner or Local Person responsible for the Short-Term rental; b. In every Short-Term Rental, there shall be installed an approved fire safety and protection system in compliance with the current Massachusetts Building and Fire Codes, or a compliance alternative approved by the Building and Fire Departments, which shall include at minimum a whole-house smoke and carbon monoxide alarm system. c. Short-Term Rentals shall be subject to a mandatory joint inspection, prior to initial rental offering and annually thereafter, by the Building Department, Fire Department, and Health Department to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to the Massachusetts Building Code, Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, and the State Sanitary Code. Additional inspections may be required as necessary to address complaints, violations or concerns related to the safety of the property or occupants. d. Between 10 PM and 8 AM, excessive noise shall be prohibited. Excessive noise may include but is not limited to: loud music; boisterous parties; and or sounds emanating from within the rental which are excessively loud at the property line. e. Events that include amplified music or tents which would customarily require a license or permit are prohibited from occurring at the same time as any Short-Term rental period. f. There shall be a minimum of one off-street parking space for the Short-Term Rental and one additional off-street parking space per Dwelling Unit on the parcel. The Board of Health may waive this requirement if it finds that there are mitigating circumstances, including but not limited to the availability of on-street parking or accessibility to public transit. g. Signs on the parcel advertising the Short-Term Rental are prohibited.
Section 4-50.5 of Easthampton's short-term rental ordinance establishes a set of operational requirements that apply to all short-term rental units in the city. These include mandatory postings at the entry door, fire and carbon monoxide safety systems meeting Massachusetts codes, annual joint inspections by three city departments, quiet hours between 10 PM and 8 AM, prohibitions on amplified-music events and on-site advertising signs, and minimum off-street parking standards. The Board of Health retains authority to waive the parking requirement when mitigating circumstances—such as nearby transit or on-street availability—are present.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 4-50.5 of Easthampton City Ordinances ch. 4 art. VI generally keep their registration certificate and 24-hour contact information posted immediately inside the main entry door of each short-term rental unit. Compliant operators ensure a whole-house smoke and carbon monoxide alarm system is installed and schedule the required joint inspection with the Building, Fire, and Health Departments before the first rental offering and each year thereafter. They also maintain adequate off-street parking, enforce the 10 PM–8 AM noise restrictions with guests, refrain from hosting permitted events like amplified-music gatherings during rental periods, and avoid placing any advertising signs on the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Guests and neighbors should be aware that § 4-50.5 of Easthampton City Ordinances ch. 4 art. VI entitles occupants of a short-term rental to certain baseline protections, including a posted registration certificate, accessible emergency contact information, and a compliant fire and carbon monoxide alarm system. The ordinance also guarantees quiet hours between 10 PM and 8 AM and requires that the unit pass annual inspections by the Building, Fire, and Health Departments. Anyone with concerns about a unit's compliance—such as missing safety equipment, excessive noise, or lack of required postings—may contact the relevant Easthampton city departments or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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