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Short-Term Rental Rules Up for Vote: Williamstown Considers 90-Day Cap
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Short-Term Rental Rules Up for Vote: Williamstown Considers 90-Day Cap
Heads up, Williamstown: short-term rentals are on the chopping block during the annual town meeting. Voters decided whether to approve a new zoning rule that would limit most STRs to 90 days per year. The goal? Find a middle ground between welcoming visitors and protecting the housing stock for locals.
Town Manager Robert Menicocci laid it out simply:
“We want to make sure we’re not creating a market where absentee investors swoop in and convert homes into full-time STRs, pulling properties away from first-time buyers and long-term renters.” With housing affordability under pressure, the town is aiming for a system that allows STRs but puts limits in place to prevent them from dominating the market.
This 90-day cap, backed by both the select board and planning board, is part of a growing trend in Massachusetts communities looking to regulate short-term rentals. Town officials are framing it as a “first step” to manage the STR market while still leaving room for discussion and potential adjustments down the line.
For hosts and property owners, the outcome of the meeting could have real impacts—both on income opportunities and the ability to rent out homes in peak seasons. It’s a moment to watch if you’re involved in the STR world or care about the future of housing in Williamstown.
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