Lenox, Mass., Gen. Bylaws ch. XXVIII (2025) § 1
Registration Requirements
Operative Text
No Short-Term Rental (STR) may operate in the Town of Lenox without completing an annual
registration. Registration shall be completed by April 1st of each year, unless this deadline is
extended by the Selectboard.
Requirements include:
1. Owner’s name, address, telephone number(s), email address. If the owner is a trust or
an entity, the name and contact information for the Manager, Trustee or Corporate
Officer in charge shall also be provided.
2. Local contact (name, address, telephone number(s) and email address) if owner of
record does not reside in Berkshire County.
3. State Department of Revenue (DOR) number as proof of registration with the DOR.Section 1 of Lenox's Short-Term Rental bylaw establishes that no short-term rental property may legally operate within the Town of Lenox without completing an annual registration by April 1st each year, unless the Selectboard extends that deadline. Registrants must supply owner contact details, and if the owner is a trust or business entity, the responsible manager or officer's information must also be included. Owners who do not live in Berkshire County must additionally designate a local contact, and all registrants must provide a Massachusetts Department of Revenue registration number.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1 of Lenox Gen. Bylaws ch. XXVIII, compliant short-term rental operators submit their annual registration before the April 1st deadline each year, keeping their contact information current and accurate. Operators who hold their property through a trust or corporate entity ensure that the responsible manager, trustee, or corporate officer's information is included in the filing. Those who reside outside Berkshire County designate a local contact person and confirm their Massachusetts DOR registration number is on file before the deadline.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1 of Lenox Gen. Bylaws ch. XXVIII requires that any short-term rental operating in Lenox be registered annually with the town, giving renters a basis to verify whether a listing is operating in compliance with local law. If a short-term rental appears to lack valid registration — for example, if no DOR number or local contact has been provided as required — that may be relevant information when evaluating a rental arrangement. Tenants or prospective guests who have concerns about a property's registration status can inquire with the Town of Lenox or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Massachusetts short-term rental regulations.
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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