Mooring Rules & Regulations

Mooring Information:

Massachusetts General Law Chapter 91, Section 10A, and Mashpee General Bylaw, §170-9.B provide that individuals who wish to moor or anchor a vessel, boat, raft or float in the territorial harbors and waters of the Town of Mashpee must first obtain a permit from the Harbormaster. Additionally, Mashpee has adopted Use of Waterways Bylaws (Chapter 170) as well as Regulations promulgated by the Board of Selectmen and Harbormaster pertaining to moorings.

Mooring permits are issued for a period of 365 days. They expire March 31st unless revoked earlier by the Harbormaster for violations of the mooring regulatiosn. Mooring permits are renewable each year and must be renewed by March 31st. If your renewal application is not received in this office by March 31st, it will be automatically revoked - nonrenewable.

There is no relationship between property ownership and the mooring permit. Mooring permits are not transferable when a property is sold.

The fees are based on boat length or float size. Fees are due on a yearly basis.  Fees are as follows: 

20 feet and below: $200

20'1"- 25 feet: $250      

25'1"- 30 feet: $300

30'1" feet and larger: $400

Commerical Boats: $400

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