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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Harford County, MD
Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update
Zoning & Conditions
No county-level STR ordinance or licensing program exists; Harford County only enforces a hotel-occupancy tax registration for lodging. However, municipalities within the county have local rules: Havre de Grace restricts STRs to a specific mapped district with a 60-unit cap and occupancy limits, while the Town of Bel Air limits STRs to business districts with specific performance standards.
Official Resources
Official Harford County STR regulation sourceFrequently Asked Questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Harford County, MD?
No county-level STR ordinance or licensing program exists; Harford County only enforces a hotel-occupancy tax registration for lodging. However, municipalities within the county have local rules: Havre de Grace restricts STRs to a specific mapped district with a 60-unit cap and occupancy limits, while the Town of Bel Air limits STRs to business districts with specific performance standards.
Disclaimer
This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.
Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction