Provincetown, Mass., Bd. of Health Reg. pt. XII art. 5 (2026) § 1
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The purpose of the regulation is to protect the public health, safety and welfare of both the general public and the occupants of all rental housing units, including but not limited to, year round, seasonal and short-term rentals (as defined in the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue for the purpose of state and local occupancy excise taxes, 830 CMR 64G). The provisions of 830 CMR 64G, as may be amended from time-to-time, are incorporated herein and the terms used in this Regulation shall be as defined in said 830 CMR 64G unless otherwise specified. Property owners intending to rent or lease their properties to third-partied for any duration are required to review and be familiar with said 830 CMR 64G and shall be responsible for compliance therewith.
Section 1 of Provincetown's Board of Health Regulation Part XII, Article 5 establishes the overarching purpose of the town's rental housing rules: to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the general public and all rental occupants. The regulation covers a broad range of rental arrangements, including year-round, seasonal, and short-term rentals, using definitions drawn from Massachusetts Department of Revenue rules at 830 CMR 64G. Those state regulations are incorporated by reference, meaning their definitions and terms carry legal weight within this local framework.
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Under § 1 of Provincetown Board of Health Reg. Part XII, Art. 5, property owners who rent or lease to others for any length of time are expected to be familiar with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue's occupancy excise tax regulations at 830 CMR 64G, which are incorporated into this local rule. Compliant operators generally review 830 CMR 64G before listing or renting a property and stay current with any amendments to those state rules, since the local regulation updates alongside them. Maintaining familiarity with both the local Board of Health regulation and the incorporated state definitions is a baseline expectation for anyone offering rental housing in Provincetown.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1 of Provincetown Board of Health Reg. Part XII, Art. 5 signals that all rental occupants — whether in a year-round lease, a seasonal arrangement, or a short-term stay — are intended beneficiaries of the health, safety, and welfare protections this regulatory framework provides. The regulation's scope is broad, and its definitions are tied to Massachusetts state rules at 830 CMR 64G, which can help clarify what type of rental arrangement applies in a given situation. Tenants or short-term occupants who believe these protections are not being met may consider reaching out to the Provincetown Board of Health or a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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