Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Easton, MD

Airbnb listings are allowed in Easton, MD, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in Easton, MD under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Easton are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Easton. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.