Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Grantsville, MD

Airbnb listings are allowed in Grantsville, MD, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in Grantsville, 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 Grantsville 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 Grantsville. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.