Short-term rental committee develops registration framework
Oak Bluffs short-term rental committee drafts registration framework for Select Board. The Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee outlined a registration system to gather data on the town's STR market, with Bill Cleary setting the goal of establishing short-term rentals as a legal zoning use and
- Select Board · Meeting of July 27, 2026
Oak Bluffs short-term rental committee drafts registration framework for Select Board. The Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee outlined a registration system to gather data on the town's STR market, with Bill Cleary setting the goal of establishing short-term rentals as a legal zoning use and implementing a local bylaw. Adam Petkus demonstrated the OpenGov online platform for registration, estimated implementation costs at $1,000 to $2,000 with no fees to property owners, and recommended annual rather than one-time registration to align with existing inspection cycles.
The committee plans to present its work to the Select Board by August 24 and will hold three additional meetings in August to develop the bylaw outline.
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Source: the - Select Board meeting of July 27, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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