Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Kent County, MD

Zoning & Conditions

Kent County requires operators to collect and remit a short-term rental tax on stays of 4 consecutive months or less, with reports due by the 21st of each month. Properties within municipalities face stricter rules: for example, Chestertown restricts STRs to specific residential zones, requires owners to have held title for at least one year, limits occupancy to 2 persons per bedroom (max 14 total), and mandates liability insurance and on-site parking plans.

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