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Licenses & Permits
For any additional information or list of current licenses and permits holders please email Elena De Foe or call 508-696-4202.
Any individual or business operating a motor vehicle rental service must obtain an Auto Rental License from the Select Board. This applies to all entities engaged in the business of renting, leasing, or keeping vehicles for rent.
A Busker Permit is required for individuals who wish to perform (busk) in public spaces, such as sidewalks, streets, or parks, within the Town. This includes activities like music, dance, theater, or other forms of public entertainment.
A Class II Automobile Dealer License is required for individuals or businesses whose principal activity is the buying or selling of used motor vehicles. This includes entities that purchase, display, or offer secondhand vehicles for resale. The license is issued by the Select Board and is subject to annual renewal.
A Junk Dealer License is required for individuals or businesses engaged in the collection, purchase, sale, or barter of junk, old metals, or secondhand articles.
Lodging House License is required if you rent rooms in a dwelling to three or more unrelated people. This includes rooming houses, boarding houses, or similar arrangements where tenants share common facilities. Licenses are issued annually by the Select Board and must comply with local health, safety, and building codes.
Only long-term parking permit holders may park in the numbered section of the lot. For daily parking, the cost is $2 per day, which can be paid through the parking app or at the Park and Ride kiosk by the bus station (credit card only). If you are parking for 3 days or less you do not need to pay, however, you must park in the commuter 3 days for free section of the lot. Parking is first-come, first-served, so if your intended section is full, you’ll need to make other arrangements.
To purchase Shellfish Permits, please stop by the Harbormaster's Office at 19 Owen Park Street.
The Tisbury Select Board voted at a public meeting on April 10, 2024, as follows: A motion was duly made and seconded to set the limit of the taxi licenses at 7 licenses and no more than 8 taxicab permits per license. The vote was unanimous. Due to this motion no new additional taxi license will be issued. You can still apply for renewals and transfers. Please call the Select Board office for a status update. To apply for a Taxi Operator Permit please call the Tisbury Police Department at 508-684-8313.
Food Truck License applies to mobile food vendors and food trucks which operate for more than 4 days per calendar year in the Town of Tisbury.