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Brockton to pilot short-term rental permits for World Cup period; council seeks stricter safety and enforcement rules

Brockton City Council Ordinance Committee · April 1, 2026
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Summary

The Ordinance Committee recommended a temporary short-term rental permit (April 1'July 31, 2026) to manage World Cup-related short-term rentals; the commissioner proposed a $150 permit and inspections, while councilors requested owner-only clarification, fire and police coordination, and clearer effective dates.

The Brockton Ordinance Committee on March 31 voted to recommend a temporary ordinance allowing short-term rental permits during the World Cup period, while directing staff to tighten safety and enforcement language.

William Forte, interim commissioner of buildings, said the temporary permit (proposed April 1 to July 31, 2026) would let the city register, inspect and track short-term rentals expected to appear during the…

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