Can I Airbnb in Baltimore, MD? (2026)
Baltimore requires every short-term rental (stays under 90 nights) to hold a Short-Term Residential Rental License from the Housing Commissioner, and a license may only be issued for the host's permanent (principal) residence. New licenses are limited to hosted units where the owner lives on-site during stays; unhosted units can only renew grandfathered licenses, and no new unhosted licenses are issued. The biennial license fee is $200, and guests pay Maryland's 6% sales tax plus Baltimore's 9.5% hotel room tax.
What’s required: a Short-Term Residential Rental License ($200) is required; rentals are limited to your primary residence; occupancy taxes apply; renew biennial.
Check a specific address
Rules can vary by zone and parcel. Resolve any Maryland street address to its jurisdiction and see the verified rules that apply.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Also check HOA/condo rules and your lease, which can prohibit short-term rentals even where the city allows them.