Short-term rentals in Springfield, MA

One rule applies, with its citation below.

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Short-term rentals require annual registration and inspection

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Verified on 2026-08-22.

Springfield requires every short-term rental to register before operating and to pass a Code Enforcement inspection at registration and around each annual renewal.

The registration runs for one year and does not transfer on sale. Eligible categories are primary-residence home shares, limited shares, and tightly defined owner-adjacent units in owner-occupied two- or three-family dwellings.

Application fee: $200
Annual registration fee: $100

Sources

City of Springfield Code — Chapter 238, Short-Term Rentals — Springfield Code §§ 238-1–238-10, especially § 238-6

Every rule for Springfield, MA