Short-term rentals (STRs), often referred to locally as "Airbnbs," are currently legal in Worcester County, Massachusetts, but are under evolving regulations. The city is in the process of drafting an ordinance to impose licensing requirements on these rentals, which at present do not require a specific rental license, though compliance with standard safety and health codes is necessary. Types of properties that flourish in the area include urban apartments and homes, catering to a mixed clientele of both tourists and business travelers. The demand leans toward tourists, particularly during seasonal events and festivals in Worcester, but business travelers also frequent the city given its industrial and academic presence. The Worcester City Council, particularly through its License Commission, will oversee the forthcoming regulations. For additional details, refer to the official resources on Worcester's short-term rental regulations at Worcester MA Government and Massachusetts State Regulations.