Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Grantsville, MD

County-level Transient Vacation Rental Unit (TVRU) rules apply: defined as dwelling rented for stays of 14 days or less (max 8 bedrooms); occupancy limited to two persons per bedroom plus four additional persons; required life-safety standards, bear-proof trash, Health Dept requirements for pools/hot tubs and annual well testing; subject to county accommodation (room) tax and monthly reporting.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Grantsville. 1) Submit the TVRU Application and TVRU Licensing Procedure forms to Garrett County Planning & Land Management (Licensing Technician). 2) If changing use, obtain a $50 zoning permit; pay TVRU registration ($50 initial) and TVRU license fee ($200) and any Health Dept fee ($150) as stated; schedule required safety/health inspections. 3) Licensing is required before renting; renewals/billing occur biennially; applications expire after one year if not approved.

1) Submit the TVRU Application and TVRU Licensing Procedure forms to Garrett County Planning & Land Management (Licensing Technician). 2) If changing use, obtain a $50 zoning permit; pay TVRU registration ($50 initial) and TVRU license fee ($200) and any Health Dept fee ($150) as stated; schedule required safety/health inspections. 3) Licensing is required before renting; renewals/billing occur biennially; applications expire after one year if not approved.