Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 8 09 § 8.09.040
Procedure to register short-term rentals (Revere Short-Term Rentals)
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Before any property is offered or advertised for short-term rental, the operator shall: A. Register the property with the short-term rental enforcement office on a form provided by the office. The application shall require: 1. The operator's full name and address, and a telephone number (land and/or mobile) that is available twenty-four hours per day to renters, the short-term rental enforcement office, and public safety authorities. a. The operator shall submit proof of owner occupancy, including, but not limited to: i. A valid Massachusetts ID; ii. A valid Massachusetts Driver's License; iii. Vehicle registration; and iv. A voter registration card. 2. An accurate description of the area of the property that is available for short-term rental, e.g., one bedroom apartment on second floor, e.g., single family home at specified address). 3. Documentation that the property in question is not the subject of any municipal liens and that all taxes and fees owed to the city of Revere and to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to the property are paid up to date. 4. M.G.L. ch. 62C, § 67 Certificate of Registration from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Department of Revenue for short-term rental as required per M.G.L. ch. 64G, § 6 . 5. Proof, in the form of a valid insurance binder, of liability insurance with liability limits in an amount no less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars per incident and coverage for short-term rental use. 6. Provide the online/URL address listing(s) the short-term rental. B. Pay the annual fee of three hundred dollars per short-term rental unit in addition to any fees as required in accordance with section 8.09.070 of this chapter. C. Request the short-term rental office to conduct an inspection, which shall be completed within twenty-one days of date the completed application is submitted and the associated fee is paid. In the event a unit is approved for short-term rental after an inspection, the short-term rental enforcement office shall issue a certificate of inspection to the applicant/operator and the unit shall be listed in the registry for a period that shall expire on December 31 of the year the certificate is issued. 1. In the event a short-term rental unit is not approved after inspection, the applicant/owner may cure any issue that prevented approval and request a re-inspection at no additional fee. 2. In the event any further inspection is necessary after an initial re-inspection, a fee of fifty dollars shall be required for each further inspection. D. No property shall be included in the short-term rental registry until the requirements of subsections A to C inclusive are completed and a certificate of inspection is issued. ( C.O. 21-211 , § 1, 8/23/2021 ; C.O. 24-176 , 9/9/2024 )
Under Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 8 09 § 8.09.040, no property may be listed, advertised, or offered for short-term rental until the operator completes a multi-step registration process. This process includes submitting a detailed application with proof of owner-occupancy, a state tax registration certificate, liability insurance of at least $250,000 per incident, and documentation of no outstanding municipal liens or unpaid taxes. A $300 annual fee per unit must be paid, and the property must pass a city inspection before a certificate is issued and the unit is added to the registry.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 8.09.040 generally complete the full registration application—including owner-occupancy documentation, a Massachusetts Department of Revenue Certificate of Registration, a valid insurance binder meeting the $250,000 minimum, and proof of no outstanding liens—before listing a property anywhere online. The $300 annual fee per unit is paid at the time of application, and the property must pass a city inspection within 21 days of submission. Registration expires December 31 of the year the certificate is issued, so compliant operators track renewal deadlines annually.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8.09.040 establishes that any short-term rental in Revere must be registered, inspected, and listed in the city's official registry before it is legally offered to renters. If a unit you are renting or considering renting does not appear in the registry or lacks a valid certificate of inspection, that may indicate the operator has not met the city's requirements. Tenants who have concerns about compliance can contact the short-term rental enforcement office directly or reach out to 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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