Maryland Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Laws 2026
LawfulStay tracks short-term rental (STR / Airbnb / Vrbo / holiday let / vacation rental) regulations for 11 jurisdictions across Maryland. Select a city below for current permit requirements, tax rates, and compliance details.
Maryland at a glance
- Places tracked
- 11 places: 3 active, 2 conditional, 5 restricted, 1 banned
- License or registration
- Required in 9 of 10 local places
- Tax on stays
- Applies in 9 of 10 local places
- State law
- Maryland has no state short-term rental license, but a 2026 state law sets fire safety equipment rules for every short-term rental and…. Statewide rules ›
Maryland short-term rental questions
Are short-term rentals legal in Maryland?
In 10 of the 11 places we track in Maryland, short-term rentals are allowed, 7 of them with permit conditions or limits. They are banned in Chesapeake Beach.
Do I need a license for a short-term rental in Maryland?
9 of 10 local places we track in Maryland require a license, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.
Is there a statewide short-term rental law in Maryland?
Maryland has no state short-term rental license, but a 2026 state law sets fire safety equipment rules for every short-term rental and….
Which places in Maryland have the strictest rules?
On our records: Chesapeake Beach, Baltimore, Montgomery County, St. Michaels, Annapolis, Prince George's County.
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Status, licensing, fees, taxes, night caps and penalties for all 11 places in one table, with CSV export and full audits.
State Access →Maryland Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview
The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Maryland encompasses 11 tracked jurisdictions: 3 with active regulations, 2 where rentals are allowed with conditions, 5 with restrictions, 1 where STRs are banned. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.
9 of 11 tracked jurisdictions in Maryland require some form of permit, license, or registration for short-term rental operations. Requirements range from simple online registration to comprehensive permit applications with inspections.
Tax obligations apply in 10 of 11 jurisdictions. Common taxes include occupancy taxes, tourist levies, and sales taxes. Many jurisdictions require hosts to register for tax collection, and some platforms like Airbnb collect and remit taxes automatically in select locations.
Notable jurisdictions where short-term rentals are currently banned or heavily restricted include Chesapeake Beach. Hosts should check these listings for details on specific prohibitions and any exceptions that may apply.
LawfulStay monitors Maryland STR regulations daily and updates this page as rules change. Each city page includes detailed permit requirements, fee schedules, tax rates, zoning rules, and penalty information sourced from official government websites.