Brookline, MA local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Massachusetts landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Short-term rentals (Airbnb) | Yes. |
Details & sources
Short-term rentals (Airbnb)
Yes. A short-term rental (27 days or less) must be the operator's primary residence (183+ days a year), and the operator must own the unit. The operator needs a Town certificate of registration. Income-restricted units and units with open code violations or unpaid taxes are not eligible. Health, building and fire inspections are required before the first certificate.
Verified Source: Brookline Gen. By-laws ch. 5.11, §§ 5.11.2, 5.11.3, 5.11.5 · last checked 2026-10-15
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