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Generally Investor friendly
Manchester-by-the-Sea explicitly allows STRs citywide in owner‑occupied homes with a simple $100 annual license, clear safety compliance (Board of Health and Fire), and a supportive tone, making licensing a predictable process with minimal fees. The biggest constraint is the mandatory owner‑occupancy requirement, which narrows investor eligibility but does not impose strict caps, high costs, or limited zoning access.
Local STR Agent
STR specialist · Manchester, MA
Manchester-by-the-Sea (also known simply as Manchester, its name prior to 1990) is a coastal town on Cape Ann, in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The town is known for scenic beaches and vista points. According to the 2020 population census, the population is 5,395.The town lies on the southern side of Cape Ann, at the point where the peninsula meets the mainland. The North Shore was populated by the Agawam people prior to European settlement, which began in 1629, about a decade after an epidemic killed much of the native people. Fishing was the major industry in the town almost from its incorporation in 1645, but in the mid-19th century it began to grow as a popular seaside resort community. The town has appeared, either by name or as a filming location, in a number of films and TV shows, notably the eponymous 2016 film Manchester by the Sea.