Frequently Asked Questions

Daily beach passes are sold at each individual beach public parking area for $35/day - credit card only.

View the Sticker Sales page to purchase stickers.

• Beach Stickers - $60 each for resident taxpayers
• Transfer Station - $210 for the 1st and $22 for the 2nd
• Weekly Beach Stickers - $100 (sticker is valid Saturday through Friday of the week purchased)
• Seasonal Beach Stickers - $190 - valid for Seasonal Cottage Colonies, renters of 4 consecutive weeks or longer, and immediate family members of a property owner (mother/father, sister/brother)
• Non-Resident Beach Stickers - $370
• All Replacement Stickers - $10; except Transfer Station - $15

Sticker Issuance Guidelines

Resident Tax Payers & Spouses

• Driver's License (or other government-issued photo ID) and vehicle registration showing physical Dennis address (not P.O. Box)
  1. If the vehicle is registered in a company name, provide a business card, vehicle registration, and real estate bill.
  2. If leased vehicle, provide lease and vehicle registration.
• Driver's License (or other government-issued photo ID) or vehicle registration not showing physical Dennis address (not P.O. Box)
  • Other proof of residency (see below)
  • Dennis Real Estate Tax Bill in excess of $700
    • Commercial Property Tax Bill
      1. Owners of Commercial Property are eligible for residential sticker.
      2. Trustees, spouses, and permanent residents of the trust property are eligible for a residential sticker.
         • Trust documents need to be recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds. Beneficiaries of trust are not eligible.
      3. Land designated by the Board of Assessors as owners unknown indicating lack of information to determine property location are not eligible.
  • Seasonal condominiums which are permitted to occupy their dwelling per the Master Deed in excess of six months and the total real estate tax bill exceeds $700.

Dependent Children (ages 19 to 22)

• If Parents qualify for a residential sticker, dependents age 19 to 22 with a motor vehicle registration in their name which shows a physical Dennis address and a current College ID or Tuition Bill are eligible for a residential sticker.
• Valid vehicle registration
• Driver's license showing Dennis address and college ID (if applicable)

Direct Family Members (Son/Daughter, Brother/Sister, Mother/Father)

• Must permanently reside in the home (12 months per year) with proof
• Valid vehicle registration
• Driver's license showing Dennis address

Year-Round Renters/Lessee

• Lease agreement with a minimum of one year lease period or if tenant-at-will, proof of rental or utility payments for the prior 12-month period.
• Must permanently reside in the home (12 months per year) with proof
• Valid vehicle registration showing Dennis address
• Driver's license showing Dennis address

Trustees & Spouse (Not Children or Direct Family)

• Valid vehicle registration
• We will look up trustees. Beneficiaries do not qualify.

Seasonal Non-Resident/Non-Taxpayer or Cottage Colony Owners

• Must be listed on Cottage Colony owner's list (if applicable)
• Seasonal Condos (defined as approximately livable from April through November) are eligible for a seasonal sticker.
• Copy of rental lease for 4 consecutive weeks or longer
• Property must have a valid permit issued by the Board of Health
• Valid vehicle registration

Non-Residents

Valid vehicle registration

If any of the above are missing - your request will not be processed

Send a copy of the vehicle lease (first page only) and valid vehicle registration. If you do not have the lease, please enclose a copy of the monthly bill from the leasing company showing your name and vehicle information.

Cash, personal check, treasure's check, or money order. Make payable to the Town of Dennis.

The seasonal, weekly, and non-resident beach stickers are valid at all Town of Dennis beaches if there is available parking with the exception of the following Resident Only beaches: 

• Bayview Beach
• Cold Storage Beach
• Harborview Beach

View the Beach Map (PDF)

• Beach - front passenger side bumper or passenger side windshield - outside only
• Transfer - driver-side inside windshield in the lower corner
• Off-Road - driver-side front bumper
• Harbor - driver-side front bumper

View the proper placement of town-issued stickers (PDF).

A child not living permanently in the Dennis residence can purchase a Seasonal Sticker for $180.