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UMass Donahue Institute begins short‑term rental study for Yarmouth, will deliver report in September
Summary
University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute described its scope, data sources and initial findings at an April 22 Yarmouth Select Board affordable housing workshop and will deliver a final report in September 2025.
Carrie Spitzer, senior research manager at the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute, told a joint Select Board and housing stakeholder workshop on April 22 that her team is conducting a short‑term rental and seasonal housing study for the Town of Yarmouth and will deliver a final report in September 2025.
The study aims to quantify how short‑term rentals and seasonal vacancy affect the town’s existing housing stock and to provide “reasonable, actionable recommendations,” Spitzer said. The research will combine quantitative data (U.S. Census American Community Survey, Department of Revenue short‑term rental registrations, AirDNA/VRBO/Airbnb scrapes, sales records and municipal registration data), key‑informant interviews…
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