Rental Guidelines and Regulations

Popponesset is a popular summer destination and the short-term rental market here is growing. Nevertheless, this is a family community and we all treasure the peaceful enjoyment of our properties. The PBA does not have oversight of rentals and we cannot, and do not, prohibit rentals. If you operate your home as a vacation rental property, the Town of Mashpee requires that you comply with their Rental Property Bylaw and the Board of Health Short Term Rental Regulations.

We ask that landlords help us to preserve the peace and safety of the community for everyone and abide by the following PBA Rental Guidelines. Be sure you are screening your renters, that you don't exceed BOH occupancy limits, and that your renters agree to abide by all PBA rules and regulations.

PBA Rental Guidelines

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1. Ensure your Tenants Know the Popponesset Rules and Policies
Please ensure your renters know the PBA and Mashpee policies such as PBA rules, parking restrictions, beach flags, town noise ordinance, etc. Consider installing noise monitoring equipment to alert you to unruly guests.

It is suggested you outline the Poppy Rules and Regulations in your rental agreements: PBA RULES AND REGULATIONS.
2. Respect and Cooperate with Your Neighbors
Tell your neighbors about your rental plans and ask if they can help look out for your home.  Tell them your car limits, the number of renters and guests you expect, etc, so that, if a renter abuses your home, you can know about it.  Consider giving your neighbors a phone number where you can be reached if problems occur. If a neighbor complains, try to address the problem immediately and let them know you have done so. 

For neighbors experiencing issues with rented properties, notify the homeowner to let them know what’s going on.  Sometimes when an issue is reported to the PBA, the homeowner is unaware of the problem.

Please call the Mashpee Police Department if there are any issues that warrant police involvement. 
3.   Screen Your Renter-Guests
The best way to avoid complaints from your neighbors is to carefully screen your guests. Be sure to outline in your rental agreement the number of guests allowed (the Mashpee Board of Health limits occupancy for short term rentals), the number of cars, limits on parties and the like.

Cars must not be parked on our narrow streets, nor should they overload the property. See our Webinar on this page for hints on how to screen your tenants successfully.
4. Monitor the Use of Your Beach Flag
Please be sure your renters understand that their Beach use should respect the rights of all other stakeholders. The PBA Beach Flag entitles them to normal use of the beach for those renters/guests approved by the landlord.  See:

Town of Mashpee Rental Regulations

The Town of Mashpee has instituted a short-term rental registration and inspection program. If you own property that you operate as a short-term rental, you must comply with  the Mashpee Rental Property Bylaw and Mashpee Board of Health Short-Term Rental Regulations. This includes limitations on number of occupants based on two per bedroom. If you have questions concerning these regulations please contact the Town of Mashpee.