Regulations & Permits
Town-Regulated Harbors
Town-regulated harbor areas include the Main Marblehead Harbor, the West Shore Harbor located within Salem Harbor, Little Harbor and the various coves and harbor areas north of the Town. There is a potential for 3,000 mooring spaces within these areas.
Anchorage in the unrestricted waters south of the Causeway is regulated by the Coast Guard.
Rules & Regulations
Please review the Manual for Marblehead Waters that govern the waters of Marblehead. There are many new regulations pertaining to the waiting list, proof of ownership and partnerships.
For additional information kindly e-mail your questions or concerns to the Harbormaster's Office. The Harbor & Waters Board's annual report is included in the Town Report.
Municipal Costs
Municipal costs of maintaining the Marblehead Harbor and Water facilities, floats, equipment, boats, staff and services are met by harbor-generated revenues, including permit fees and excise tax returns on private boats.
Permits & Fees
A mooring permit fee is due yearly by February 1st. All permit renewals must include a copy of current registration or Coast Guard documentation.
- $10.00 per foot - Main Harbor Mooring
- $9.00 per foot - West Shore Mooring
- $4.00 per foot - Commercial Fishermen Rate
- $6.50 per linear foot - Floating dock permits
- $200.00 per year - Rings on all Town floats with the exception of Tucker's Wharf
- $300.00 per year - Ring on Tucker's Wharf
- $175.00 per year - Kayak racks under the jurisdiction of the Harbormaster
- $15.00 per year - all Marblehead waters waiting lists due