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.
70 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 (20)
- Annapolis, MD (13)
- Bel Air, MD (12)
- Ocean City, MD (8)
- Oxford, MD (6)
- Prince George's County, MD (4)
- Seat Pleasant, MD (3)
- North Beach, MD (2)
- Chesapeake Beach, MD (1)
- Easton, MD (1)
Latest matching meetings
Oxford commissioners to vote on 2045 Comprehensive Plan and short-term rental rules
The Commissioners of Oxford will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and amending the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. They will also vote on several contracts and expenditures, including a $72,200 arsenic removal contract and a $19,290 yard waste collection trial. The agenda includes…
Council to review petition to annex Bay Ridge Road for development
The City Council holds a special meeting with a public hearing to remove Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Special Residential Parking District No. 5. Action items include a preliminary review of a petition to annex Bay Ridge Road (GSX Solutions and Lidl), a report on short-term rentals, and a supplemental…
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…
Council to hear short-term rental referendum results, vote on driveway apron rules, parking fines
The Mayor and City Council will hold a regular meeting including a closed session for real estate matters, a proclamation for Black History Month, and the results of a petition to referendum on the short-term rental moratorium (Ordinance 2025-28). The council will conduct second readings and final votes on ordinances…
Council discusses short-term rental limits and signage in R-1 and MH neighborhoods
The Mayor and City Council are meeting to discuss proposed ordinances regarding short-term rental quantities and identification signs in specific neighborhoods. The session also includes reviews of boardwalk signage and pedicab franchising.
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…
Council to discuss short-term rental limits and comprehensive plan update
The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss code amendments to Chapter 106 (Waterways), an update on the Comprehensive Plan, and continued options for managing short-term rental licenses in R-1 and MH neighborhoods. Public comments are permitted on these items.
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…
Council to discuss short-term rental license management in R-1 and MH neighborhoods
The Mayor and City Council will discuss options for managing the quantity and ownership of short-term rental licenses. The body will also consider a budget amendment and a sewer treatment facility agreement. A bid opening for boardwalk signage is scheduled.
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…
Council to vote on short-term rental and funeral home zoning bills
The Talbot County Council will hold a public hearing on Bill 1623, which would allow on-premises alcohol consumption at dispensary bistros and exempt Oxford Conservation Park from a distance restriction. The council is also eligible to vote on Bill 1621 (funeral homes and crematoria zoning) and Bill 1622 (short-term…
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.
Council to vote on sewer capacity increase and short-term rental moratorium extension
The Ocean City Mayor and City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on several ordinances and resolutions, including a sewer capacity increase for West Ocean City, a short-term rental license moratorium extension, and updates to misdemeanor penalties and wastewater fees. The council will also consider a…
Council to discuss water taxi request and short-term rental rules
The Mayor and City Council will review a conditional use request for a water taxi business. The session also includes a discussion regarding short-term rentals in R-1 and MH districts.
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 considers extending short-term rental license moratorium through 2027
The Mayor and City Council will discuss several ordinances, including updates to traffic and zoning codes. The body is considering an extension of the moratorium on new short-term rental licenses in R-1 and MH districts. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the Baltimore Ave Right of Conveyance.
Council to discuss short-term rental license moratorium and 2026 benefits
The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss several policy proposals and administrative updates. Key topics include a potential moratorium on short-term rental licenses in R-1 and MH zones and property tax credits for specific city employees and volunteer firefighters.
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…