Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 64G, Section 3D(b), to authorize the city to impose the community impact allowed under Chapter 3D(a) of G.L. c. 64G, on each transfer of occupancy of a short-term rental unit in a two- or three-family dwelling, that includes the operator’s primary residence.

Committee

City Council

Introduced

March 11, 2025

On agenda

March 13, 2025

Passed

May 6, 2025

Enacted

April 24, 2025

Enactment no.

218858

Where it was heard

City Council Apr 24, 2025 Approved Pass Legislative Matters Committee Apr 15, 2025 Recommended to be approved Pass City Council Mar 13, 2025 Referred for recommendation

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