Certifying Your Rental Property

The time of year for summer planning is upon us. Many property owners are considering how much use they will get out of their property this coming summer and the question of whether or not to rent the property arises. If you decide to list your property for weekly or seasonal rental (under 90 days), be aware that the town of Provincetown has a by-law requiring property owners to obtain a Certificate to Rent from the town licensing department. 

The town will send a building inspector and the health inspector to the property who will be looking for the following:

Building Inspector:

1. street number on your building or unit
2. the electrical panel/circuit breaker panel must be labeled
3. you must have a carbon monoxide detector on each floor (plug-in with battery back-up is acceptable)
4. a certified fired extinguisher must be mounted on the wall no more than 5 feet from the floor, with a current yellow tag certification
5. working emergency lights (if applicable)

Health Inspector:

6. total occupancy for unit will be determined
7. sanitation overview
8. overall condition of the property will be assessed

Certificates cost $140 each year and must be prominently posted in your property during rentals. For more information about the rental certification process, visit the licensing department’s Web site. If you would like assistance with this process or if you would like to list your property with our rental department, please contact us info@provincetownrealestatenow.com.