Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Easton, MD

Short-term housing (occupancy < 4 months) is permitted only when the structure is the owner’s principal residence (or qualifying outbuilding). Owners must provide 24/7 contact information (or a local agent residing in Talbot County), maintain at least $500,000 liability insurance, and provide annual neighbor notifications to all properties within 400 feet; multiple simultaneous occupancies at the same property are prohibited and applicable accommodations taxes must be paid.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Easton. 1) Submit a written rental unit license application on the Town’s designated form with the non-refundable rental license fee to the Code Enforcement Office; 2) Provide required documentation with the application (proof of annual neighbor notifications, proof of required liability insurance, owner/agent 24-hour contact info); 3) Allow Code Enforcement inspections (units inspected at least once during license period) and, upon approval, receive a non-transferable Rental Housing License accompanied by a Certificate of Occupancy.

1) Submit a written rental unit license application on the Town’s designated form with the non-refundable rental license fee to the Code Enforcement Office; 2) Provide required documentation with the application (proof of annual neighbor notifications, proof of required liability insurance, owner/agent 24-hour contact info); 3) Allow Code Enforcement inspections (units inspected at least once during license period) and, upon approval, receive a non-transferable Rental Housing License accompanied by a Certificate of Occupancy.