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2 persons maximum per 120 sq ft.
STRs are allowed in Residential zones and hosts are only allowed to have one unhosted unit for business apart from their hosted unit.
A cumulative tax rate of 15.5%
Yes ($1 million minimum liability)
Yes, there are regulations in place to ensure safety of guests.
Yes, operators are required to provide guests with parking in line with the city’s parking regulations.
Yes, Operators are to include their permit number in all advertising for their properties.
Daytime (7 am to 10 pm): Maximum of 65 decibels (dB) inside dwellings and 55 dB on the property line.
Nighttime (10 pm to 7 am): Maximum of 55 dB inside dwellings and 45 dB on the property line.
Certain zoning districts or Community associations in Baltimore may have specific regulations regarding STRs, which could include requirements for notifying neighbors. It's crucial to check with the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to determine if any neighborhood notification requirements apply to your specific location and zoning district.
You may only have a license for one hosted unit. Those renewing their un-hosted Short-term rental license are permitted to have one hosted unit in addition to the one unhosted unit. No one is permitted to have two hosted units or two un-hosted units.
Yes, there are regulations on hosting events or parties in Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in Baltimore City, Maryland. While not explicitly banned, it's important to consider several factors before allowing gatherings in your STR including community association, noise regulations, zoning restrictions.
Yes, there are regulations on hosting events or parties in Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in Baltimore City, Maryland. While not explicitly banned, it's important to consider several factors before allowing gatherings in your STR including community association, noise regulations, zoning restrictions.
No, there are no specific restrictions on the number of reservations you can have for your Short-Term Rental (STR) in Baltimore City, Maryland.
STRs in Baltimore follow the same waste disposal rules as any city residence. Hosts must provide bins, ensure guests sort waste correctly, and handle overflow situations. Clearly communicate procedures to guests. Resources from the Department of Public Works can guide you on sorting, collection schedules, and bulk item disposal. Responsible waste management benefits both guests and Baltimore's environment.
While there is currently no accessibility requirement for STRs, it is advisable that hosts make their homes accessible for guests with disabilities
STRs in Baltimore follow the same waste disposal rules as any city residence. Hosts must provide bins, ensure guests sort waste correctly, and handle overflow situations. Clearly communicate procedures to guests. Resources from the Department of Public Works can guide you on sorting, collection schedules, and bulk item disposal. Responsible waste management benefits both guests and Baltimore's environment.
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A Short-Term Rental is a rental of all or a portion of your home for periods of less than 90 nights. Both hosted (owner-occupied) and un-hosted (non-owner occupied) units must be registered and licensed.
Yes, only individuals are permitted to operate a short term rental in Baltimore, Maryland
Certain zoning districts or Community associations in Baltimore may have specific regulations regarding STRs, which could include requirements for notifying neighbors. It's crucial to check with the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to determine if any neighborhood notification requirements apply to your specific location and zoning district.
Certain zoning districts or Community associations in Baltimore may have specific regulations regarding STRs, which could include requirements for notifying neighbors. It's crucial to check with the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to determine if any neighborhood notification requirements apply to your specific location and zoning district.
The following are the building and safety requirements in Baltimore. The living unit must be equipped with the number of detectors required by this § 907.2.10.2, each of which must be an approved battery- or AC primary electric-powered smoke detector, and it must maintain those smoke detectors according to manufacturer’s guidelines
Secondly, an Automatic fire sprinkler systems required. An approved automatic residential fire sprinkler system must be installed. The Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems dwellings must be designed and installed in accordance with Baltimore City Building Code § 903.3 {“Installation requirements.
During the term of any rental, the host must prominently display, in an area of the dwelling unit that is readily accessible to the transient guests, emergency contact information for a representative of the host. This representative must reside within 15 miles of the dwelling unit and be accessible for the entire term of the rental.
In Maryland, short-term rental hosting marketplaces such as Airbnb or Vrbo are required to collect state sales taxes from guests when a rental is paid for.
STRs are allowed in Residential zones and hosts are only allowed to have one unhosted unit for business apart from their hosted unit.
Host needs a license from the Baltimore Housing Commission. Host can only have one license for a permanent residence plus one additional dwelling unit. License has a 2-year term.
If you collect payment from short-term guests renting out a room, apartment, house, or other dwelling, you’re likely responsible for collecting, filing, and remitting short-term rental taxes to Maryland tax authorities. You’re not required to collect lodging taxes if a third party, such as an online marketplace, collects taxes for you on all your short-term rental transactions.
If you collect payment from short-term guests renting out a room, apartment, house, or other dwelling, you’re likely responsible for collecting, filing, and remitting short-term rental taxes to Maryland tax authorities. You’re not required to collect lodging taxes if a third party, such as an online marketplace, collects taxes for you on all your short-term rental transactions.
Yes
A biennial fee of $200. Each short-term residential rental license expires biennially on the anniversary of its issuance. Renewal: Before a license expires, the host may apply to renew it for an additional 2-year term. The renewal application must be submitted to the Housing Commissioner, with the applicable annual fee, at least 30 days before the current license expires.
Property must be the permanent residence of the applicant
2 persons maximum per 120 sq ft.
The dwelling unit must be maintained in compliance with the City Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article, the City Health Article, and the Zoning Code of Baltimore City.
A biennial fee of $200. Each short-term residential rental license expires biennially on the anniversary of its issuance. Renewal: Before a license expires, the host may apply to renew it for an additional 2-year term. The renewal application must be submitted to the Housing Commissioner, with the applicable annual fee, at least 30 days before the current license expires.
Property must be the permanent residence of the applicant
Navigate and apply for licensing requirements in your local area with ease. We've thoughtfully detailed the fundamental requirements that you, as a valued short-term rental host need to meet.
2 persons maximum per 120 sq ft.
STRs are allowed in Residential zones and hosts are only allowed to have one unhosted unit for business apart from their hosted unit.
A cumulative tax rate of 15.5%
Yes ($1 million minimum liability)
Yes, there are regulations in place to ensure safety of guests.
Yes, operators are required to provide guests with parking in line with the city’s parking regulations.
Yes, Operators are to include their permit number in all advertising for their properties.
Daytime (7 am to 10 pm): Maximum of 65 decibels (dB) inside dwellings and 55 dB on the property line.
Nighttime (10 pm to 7 am): Maximum of 55 dB inside dwellings and 45 dB on the property line.
Certain zoning districts or Community associations in Baltimore may have specific regulations regarding STRs, which could include requirements for notifying neighbors. It's crucial to check with the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to determine if any neighborhood notification requirements apply to your specific location and zoning district.
You may only have a license for one hosted unit. Those renewing their un-hosted Short-term rental license are permitted to have one hosted unit in addition to the one unhosted unit. No one is permitted to have two hosted units or two un-hosted units.
Yes, there are regulations on hosting events or parties in Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in Baltimore City, Maryland. While not explicitly banned, it's important to consider several factors before allowing gatherings in your STR including community association, noise regulations, zoning restrictions.
Yes, there are regulations on hosting events or parties in Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in Baltimore City, Maryland. While not explicitly banned, it's important to consider several factors before allowing gatherings in your STR including community association, noise regulations, zoning restrictions.
No, there are no specific restrictions on the number of reservations you can have for your Short-Term Rental (STR) in Baltimore City, Maryland.
STRs in Baltimore follow the same waste disposal rules as any city residence. Hosts must provide bins, ensure guests sort waste correctly, and handle overflow situations. Clearly communicate procedures to guests. Resources from the Department of Public Works can guide you on sorting, collection schedules, and bulk item disposal. Responsible waste management benefits both guests and Baltimore's environment.
While there is currently no accessibility requirement for STRs, it is advisable that hosts make their homes accessible for guests with disabilities
STRs in Baltimore follow the same waste disposal rules as any city residence. Hosts must provide bins, ensure guests sort waste correctly, and handle overflow situations. Clearly communicate procedures to guests. Resources from the Department of Public Works can guide you on sorting, collection schedules, and bulk item disposal. Responsible waste management benefits both guests and Baltimore's environment.
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