How to Airbnb in Prince George’s County, MD: The 2024 Guide to short-term rentals

When is a short-term rental license required in Prince George's County, MD?

In Prince George’s County, stays of 30 days or less are considered to be short-term rentals.

What limitations are there on short-term rental properties in Prince George's County, MD?

• Property must be your primary residence
• You must be the owner of the property
• 8 adults maximum per stay
• 3 adults maximum per bedroom
• Maximum of 180 total rented nights per year
• Maximum of 90 non-hosted (i.e. no owner present) nights per year
• Must provide 1 parking spot for every 3 guests.
  
  

How do you apply for a short-term rental license in Prince George's County, MD?

1. Review the following application checklist.
2. Notify adjacent neighbors and HOA/Condo association by submitting the Neighbor notification and HOA/Condo association notification forms.
3. Register an account on Momentum and begin short-term rental license
4. Remit $165 fee for 1-yr short-term rental license
5. After completion of application, a 90-day temporary license will be issued.
6. If in compliance, temporary license will be converted to permanent license after 90 day period, at which time permanent license may be printed from online.
   
   

More details at: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3688/Short-Term-Rental-Licensing

Which taxes and fees apply to short-term rentals and vacation rentals in Prince George's County, MD?

A 1-year short-term rental license is $165.

The 7% Room rental-transient tax is collected by the rental platform (i.e. Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)

Which cities in Prince George's County, MD have additional short-term rental license requirements?

Certain incorporated municipalities in Prince George's County enforce additional requirements for short term rentals. As the laws regulating short-term rentals can change at at any time, it's important to check with all relevant local authorities for the most up-to-date guidance before making plans to rent out your home.

The following municipalities in Prince George's County may have an additional license or inspection requirements:

For more detailed information on locality requirements, download the free short-term rental guide.