That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on compliance with the Short-Term Rental Ordinance, including any updated enforcement methods and whether the imposition of the 3% community impact fee under MGL c. 64G, § 3D has had any impact on the number of short-term rental units in the city, or whether any impacts are expected.

Committee

City Council

Requested by

City Council

Introduced

October 4, 2025

On agenda

October 9, 2025

Passed

December 31, 2025

Enacted

October 9, 2025

Enactment no.

219570

Where it was heard

City Council Oct 9, 2025 Approved and sent for discussion Pass

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