Short-term rentals in Maryland local government
What Maryland city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
48 Maryland meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maryland with the most short-term rentals activity
- Talbot County, MD (18)
- Annapolis, MD (12)
- Oxford, MD (5)
- Prince George's County, MD (3)
- Seat Pleasant, MD (3)
- Bel Air, MD (3)
- North Beach, MD (2)
- Chesapeake Beach, MD (1)
- Easton, MD (1)
Latest matching meetings
Appeal of denied short-term rental license at 1003 Cedar Park Road
The Building Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a denied short-term rental license application for 1003 Cedar Park Road. The board will also consider approval of minutes from its July 2, 2026 meeting.
Oxford Commissioners to vote on $698,500 water system test well contract
The Commissioners of Oxford will vote on a contract for the Oxford Water System Improvement Project and a new permit fee for work on town roads. The body will also introduce a 2045 Comprehensive Plan and amendments to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.
Board hears appeals on short-term rental licenses and building permit
The Building Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three appeals: two appeals from property owners whose short-term rental license renewals were denied, and one appeal challenging a building permit approved after construction. The board may also approve minutes from a previous meeting.
Board to review two vacation rental applications at 3936 5th St and 9227 Dayton Ave
The North Beach Board of Appeals will consider two cases for vacation rental permits at 3936 5th Street and 9227 Dayton Avenue. The Zoning Director will present a report and findings on short-term rentals. The board will also approve minutes from the April 27 meeting.
Board to decide on two short-term rental license applications
The Short-Term Rental Review Board will consider two new short-term rental license applications for primary dwellings at 5690 Black Walnut Point Rd in Tilghman and 26554 Presquile Farm Dr in Easton. The board will also approve the decision summary from the May 21 meeting and handle administrative and old business…
Board will review two short-term rental license applications
The Talbot County Short-Term Rental Review Board will consider public comments submitted by July 10, 2026 and then decide on two short-term rental license requests. The applications are for a primary dwelling at 7701 Quaker Neck Rd, Bozman (Zone RC) and for a primary dwelling at 926 Calvert Avenue, St Michaels (Zone…
Committee to vote on rental license display rules and increased penalties
The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will consider three items: a resolution to create a rural agri-tourism promotion plan, a resolution to establish a $50,000 agritourism and winery promotion pilot program, and an act to update rental license display requirements and increase penalties for…
Board to vote on three STR licenses and amended rules of procedure
The Short-Term Rental Review Board will decide on three applications for primary-dwelling short-term rental licenses in Bozman, St. Michaels, and Claiborne. They will also discuss and possibly adopt amended Rules of Procedure. Public comments were accepted until May 15.
Commissioners consider new inspection contract and adopt FY26‑27 utility fund budget
The Oxford Commissioners will vote on Ordinance 260 to adopt the utility fund budget for the fiscal year July 1 2026 to June 30 2027, with a public hearing scheduled for June 9 2026. They will also consider terminating the MDIA building‑inspection agreement and authorizing a new contract with First State Inspection…
Board to decide two vacation rental applications on 8th and 9th Streets
The North Beach Board of Appeals will hear the Zoning Director's report on short-term rentals and rule on two vacation rental applications: Case 26-2 for 4039 8th Street and Case 26-3 for 4115 9th Street. Both are public hearings where the board will decide whether to approve the requested vacation rentals.
Committee to consider rental license display requirements and penalties
The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will consider CB-023-2026, which would require rental license display, advertising rules, and increased penalties for short-term rental violations. The committee will also hold budget worksessions for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's…
Council to adopt major reforms of Chesapeake Beach rental licensing program
The Economic Development Committee subcommittee will present its final recommendations to the Town Council. The body is set to decide on changes to the rental inspection scope, financial reporting, water and sewer licensing rules, renewal notice procedures, and short‑term rental and ADU policies. All items listed have…
Board will consider five short‑term rental license applications
The Talbot County Short‑Term Rental Review Board will approve a decision summary from February 19, 2026 and consider an amendment to its rules of procedure. The board will then review five applications for primary‑dwelling short‑term rental licenses at locations in Royal Oak, Bozman, Tilghman, and St. Michaels. The…
City Council to discuss harbor line changes and short-term rental moratorium
The Annapolis City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss a proposed harbor line change at Hawkins Cove, a 12-month moratorium on new short-term rental licenses, and a property tax credit for child care providers. The agenda also includes the appointment of election board supervisors and the honorary renaming…
Committee to consider 12-month moratorium on new short-term rental licenses
The Economic Matters Committee will deliberate on O-40-25, a proposed 12-month moratorium on issuing new short-term rental licenses. The agenda also includes discussions on a new maritime district business (Blackwood), a review of the special exception process, and an economic development update with committee reports.
Easton Airport seeks $10M FAA grant and up to $27M in federal funds for runway
The Talbot County Council will hold a work session on the economic development strategic plan, receive the FY25 annual comprehensive financial report, and discuss proposed text amendments to zoning regulations for short-term rental licenses and signs. Action items include approving a $10 million FAA Airport…
Committee to vote on vacant property tax and WSSC procurement bills
This committee is discussing and voting on several local and state bills. Local bills include HB 1230 altering Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission procurement and HB 1224 creating a special property tax rate for vacant and abandoned property. State bills cover common ownership communities, adolescent psychiatric…
Board to consider one short-term rental license for St Michaels home
The Short-Term Rental Review Board will approve minutes from January 15, 2026, and consider one new short-term rental license application for a primary dwelling at 24312 Oakwood Park Road in St Michaels. Two other applications are postponed: one at 4897 Black Walnut Point Road, Tilghman, and one at 25688 Edgeview…
Short-Term Rental Review Board to consider four license requests
The Short-Term Rental Review Board will meet to elect officers and review applications for short-term rental licenses for primary dwellings. The board will consider three existing cases and one new application.
Committee considers 12-month moratorium on new short-term rental licenses
The Economic Matters Committee will discuss Ordinance O-40-25, which would impose a 12-month moratorium on issuing new short-term rental licenses in Annapolis. The agenda also includes consideration of two amendments to the ordinance, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a general discussion covering an economic…
City Council to consider short-term rental moratorium and water service agreement
The Annapolis City Council will consider a 12-month moratorium on new short-term rental licenses and authorize a water service agreement for a property on Chesapeake Harbour Road. The agenda also includes first readers for property tax credits for child care providers and establishing the order of succession for the…
Talbot County Short-Term Rental Review Board meeting postponed
The Short-Term Rental Review Board meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, is postponed. The next meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026.
City Council to vote on 12‑month moratorium for new short‑term rental licenses
The Annapolis City Council will consider a resolution establishing a 12‑month moratorium on issuing new short‑term rental licenses. The council will also review changes to exempt service job classifications, approve standing and audit committee appointments, and set a timeline for the FY 2027 budget process…
City Council to set 2026 meeting dates and approve budget timeline
The City Council will confirm committee appointments for the 2026-2030 term and approve a timeline for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The body will also consider a 12-month moratorium on new short-term rental licenses.
Short-Term Rental Review Board to consider three license requests
The Short-Term Rental Review Board will meet to review applications for short-term rental licenses for primary dwellings. The board will also consider the approval of the June 26, 2025, decision summary.
Commissioners will vote on short‑term rental ordinance updates
The Oxford Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2507, which updates minimum standards and penalties for short‑term rentals. They will also consider Resolution 2501 to amend the town charter’s election provisions and Ordinance 2509 to create a new Chapter 21 governing elections. New business…
Council considers $7.01M bond issuance for wastewater facilities
The Talbot County Council will discuss the issuance of general obligation bonds for wastewater and sanitary district facilities. The meeting includes a public hearing on CDBG Covid funding for homeless shelters and food programs, as well as proposed zoning changes for short-term rentals and funeral homes.
Council to vote on major zoning code update implementing 2040 Comprehensive Plan
The Annapolis City Council is holding a regular meeting with a heavy legislative agenda, including first and second readings of several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include a major zoning code update to implement the Annapolis Ahead 2040 Comprehensive Plan, changes to accessory dwelling unit rules, limits…
Council approves FY2025-2026 budget amendment
The Seat Pleasant City Council held a regular work session on October 6, 2025, where it approved an ordinance amending the FY2025-2026 budget for annual audit and administration subscription services (Ordinance O-26-02). The council also approved the city's Strategic Plan, a committee application rubric, a revised…
Oxford Commissioners to vote on budget amendments and discuss short-term rental rules
The Commissioners of Oxford will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2506 to reconcile expenses and ratify over-expenditures for the FY2025 budget. The body will also introduce updates to short-term rental standards and consider several board appointments.
Bel Air considers opioid litigation settlement and short-term rental rules
The Board of Town Commissioners will hold a public hearing on new performance standards and definitions for short-term rentals. The board is also considering a resolution to authorize settlements with seven opioid manufacturers.
Town to amend budget and consider equipment purchases
The Oxford Commissioners will consider amending the annual budget to reconcile expenses and ratify over-expenditures. The agenda includes authorizing the purchase of water treatment equipment and public works vehicles, as well as discussing short-term rentals and town elections.
Commissioners consider authorizing a settlement with seven opioid manufacturers
The Board will discuss and vote on a resolution to settle opioid litigation with seven manufacturers. It will also hold a public hearing on a short‑term rental ordinance amendment and consider purchases of a full‑size and a small dump truck. Additional topics include a police promotion, a proposed speed hump on East…
Committee reviews comprehensive plan implementation and short-term rental limits
The Rules and City Government Committee is discussing updates to the city's comprehensive plan and zoning regulations. The body is also considering limits on short-term rentals and changes to election reporting deadlines.
Committee to discuss Goodwin Park rental rates and review short-term rental application
The Governmental Affairs and Technology Committee will discuss a council committee application rubric, best practices in contractual services, draft monthly reports, and Goodwin Park rental rates. The committee may also review and approve a revised fiscal impact statement form and consider a draft business license and…
Committee to discuss seniors' needs and Airbnb support
The Committee for Seniors & Citizens in Need will review minutes and old business, including a survey and a walkability study. The group will also discuss Airbnb support with the Economic Development Commission.
City approves sale of Spa Road property to Resilience Authority
The Economic Matters Committee will consider several ordinances, including expanding the Financial Advisory Commission's duties, limiting short‑term rentals, and regulating historic walking tours. A key item is the approval of the sale of city‑owned parcels at 932 and 935 Spa Road to the Resilience Authority of…
City Council considers $73.5 million in general obligation bonds
The City Council will discuss several ordinances including short-term rental limits and the sale of city property. The body is also reviewing a proposal to issue over $73 million in bonds for capital projects and a five-year housing strategic plan.
Short-Term Rental Review Board to consider three license requests
The Short-Term Rental Review Board will meet to review applications for short-term rental licenses for primary dwellings. The board will also approve the decision summary from the April 17, 2025, meeting.
Board of Zoning Appeals to review three special exception requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three applications for special exceptions in the Central Business and Commercial General districts. These requests involve changes to residential unit counts, a new liquor store, and a short-term rental use.