Ad hoc committee opts for self-certification in short-term rental rules
Oak Bluffs short-term rental ad hoc committee chooses self-certification over mandatory inspections. The Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee, including Select Board members Bill Cleary and Mark Leonard, voted unanimously to approve prior minutes and chose a self-certification registration approach.
- Select Board · Meeting of August 10, 2026
Oak Bluffs short-term rental ad hoc committee chooses self-certification over mandatory inspections. The Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee, including Select Board members Bill Cleary and Mark Leonard, voted unanimously to approve prior minutes and chose a self-certification registration approach. Committee members cited staffing constraints and likely future state mandates in opting for the self-certification approach.
The group will develop a registration form requiring owner contact information, local agent designation, and property details, with the draft bylaw scheduled for Select Board review on August 25.
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Source: the - Select Board meeting of August 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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