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H 5538·MA·house

An Act authorizing the city of Salem to increase the short-term rental community impact fee for the purpose of school and municipal facilities

In CommitteeFiled Jun 25, 2026
Sponsor: Manny Cruz (D)
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Hearing scheduled for 07/20/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This bill grants the city of Salem the authority to increase the community impact fee charged on short-term rentals, such as Airbnb. The additional revenue generated from this fee increase would be specifically dedicated to funding local school and municipal facilities. It directly impacts short-term rental operators and guests in Salem while providing the city with more resources for public infrastructure.

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