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Montgomery County short-term rental rules (2026)

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Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 nights

Allowed, with material limits.

$500/year.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Required
Tax on stays
13%
total, on our records
Night cap
120 days a year

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

On the horizon

Proposals and rules that are not in force yet. They don’t change Montgomery County’s status above until they take effect.

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The full Montgomery County rules

9 rules on record for Montgomery County, 3 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs (montgomerycountymd.gov, official), checked 7 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Montgomery County?

Yes, with material limits. $500/year.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Montgomery County?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Montgomery County?

13% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Montgomery County?

Yes: 120 days a year.

Can I rent for longer stays in Montgomery County?

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Montgomery County rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Montgomery County on 7 Nov 2026.

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