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Baltimore
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Regulation

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Introduction

Short-term rentals, commonly referred to as STRs, are legal in Baltimore, Maryland, but subject to strict regulations enforced by the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development. To operate a short-term rental, the property must be the host's principal residence, registered, and licensed, with both hosted and unhosted units requiring compliance. Rentals are limited to periods of less than 90 consecutive nights, and properties must adhere to local zoning ordinances, ensuring they are located in designated areas for such activities. The market mainly caters to tourists, particularly during major events, but also attracts business travelers year-round, benefiting from Baltimore's vibrant downtown and nearby attractions. The licensing process involves a non-refundable fee and ongoing compliance checks to maintain neighborhood integrity and safety standards. For more information, visit the official websites at and.

Basic Information
Premium Information
LicenseEase
Occupancy restriction

2 persons maximum per 120 sq ft.

Length of Stay
90 nights or less
Registration & Licensing Fees
A biennial fee of $200
Licenses or Permits Required
Yes, all short-term rental properties require registration and a license.
Property Inspection
Guest Record
No, there is no requirement for this.
Zoning

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Occupancy taxes and fees

A cumulative tax rate of 15.5%

Insurance requirement

Yes ($1 million minimum liability)

Does any Building, Health & Safety Regulation affects STR?

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Parking Requirement

Yes, operators are required to provide guests with parking in line with the city’s parking regulations.

Advertising Requirement

Yes, Operators are to include their permit number in all advertising for their properties.

Noise regulation

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.

Neighbor Notification

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.

Limitation on number of STR owned

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.

Regulations on hosting events or parties in STR

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.

Regulations on hosting events or parties in STR

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.

Hosting events regulations
Restrictions on number of reservations

No, there are no specific restrictions on the number of reservations you can have for your Short-Term Rental (STR) in Baltimore City, Maryland.

Waste disposal regulations

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.

Accessibility Requirement

While there is currently no accessibility requirement for STRs, it is advisable that hosts make their homes accessible for guests with disabilities

waste disposal regulations
Waste disposal regulations

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.

Emergency Contact Information
  1. 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.
  2. This representative must reside within 15 miles of the dwelling unit and be accessible for the entire term of the rental.
What is short term rental?

Short-term rentals, commonly referred to as STRs, are legal in Baltimore, Maryland, but subject to strict regulations enforced by the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development. To operate a short-term rental, the property must be the host's principal residence, registered, and licensed, with both hosted and unhosted units requiring compliance. Rentals are limited to periods of less than 90 consecutive nights, and properties must adhere to local zoning ordinances, ensuring they are located in designated areas for such activities. The market mainly caters to tourists, particularly during major events, but also attracts business travelers year-round, benefiting from Baltimore's vibrant downtown and nearby attractions. The licensing process involves a non-refundable fee and ongoing compliance checks to maintain neighborhood integrity and safety standards. For more information, visit the official websites at and.

Are there STR regulations that affect property owners?

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Is there any short-term rental-related tax?

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Is it only individuals that are permitted to operate short-term rental?

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What are the procedures and requirement for the neighborhood approval?

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Do I need a neighborhood approval?

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Building, Health & Safety Regulation

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.

Which of these taxes does Airbnb or other booking company collect?

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What zoning laws affect Short Term Rentals?

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Is there any guest record requirement?

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Do i require any license(s) for STR?

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Which tax(es) am i obligated to collect and remit?

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Which tax(es) am i obligated to collect and remit?

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Tax
What ZIP Codes have been prohibited for STR use?

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What types of properties are eligible for short-term rentals?

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Does occupancy limit affect STR?

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What STR regulations affect me as an Owner?

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What are the procedures or requirements for keeping the guest records?

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Notification
What are the occupancy limits for STR?

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What other STR regulations am i obligated to observe?

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What are the penalties and fines for non compliance?

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Is there any official regulatory body or authority?

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How can i contact the authority?

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Which jurisdictions are exempted from the regulations?

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What are the requirements and fees for the permit (s)?

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Basic Information
Length of Stay
90 nights or less
Occupancy taxes and fees

A cumulative tax rate of 15.5%

Licenses or Permits Required
Yes, all short-term rental properties require registration and a license.
Building and Health Regulation

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

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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.

Registration & Licensing Fees
A biennial fee of $200
Accessibility Requirement

While there is currently no accessibility requirement for STRs, it is advisable that hosts make their homes accessible for guests with disabilities

Property Inspection
Zoning Regulations
STRs are allowed in Residential zones and hosts are only allowed to have one unhosted unit for business apart from their hosted unit.
Guest Record
No, there is no requirement for this.
Occupancy Restriction

2 persons maximum per 120 sq ft.

Regulations on hosting events or parties in STR

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.

Noise Regulation

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.

Insurance Requirement

Yes ($1 million minimum liability)

Restrictions on number of reservations

No, there are no specific restrictions on the number of reservations you can have for your Short-Term Rental (STR) in Baltimore City, Maryland.

Waste disposal regulations

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.

Limitation on number of STR owned

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.

Emergency Contact Information
  1. 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.
  2. This representative must reside within 15 miles of the dwelling unit and be accessible for the entire term of the rental.
Neighbor Notification

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.

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Parking Requirement

Yes, operators are required to provide guests with parking in line with the city’s parking regulations.

Advertising Requirement

Yes, Operators are to include their permit number in all advertising for their properties.

Regulations on hosting events or parties in STR

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.

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Waste disposal regulations

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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