Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Largo, MD

Airbnb listings are allowed in Largo, MD, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are permitted but restricted: properties must be the host’s primary residence (Homestead Tax Credit required). Rentals are capped at 180 days/year if owner-occupied and 90 days/year if unoccupied; occupancy is limited to eight renters total and three guests per bedroom. Requirements include $1,000,000 liability insurance, safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguisher), and neighbor/HOA notification. 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 rentals are permitted but restricted: properties must be the host’s primary residence (Homestead Tax Credit required). Rentals are capped at 180 days/year if owner-occupied and 90 days/year if unoccupied; occupancy is limited to eight renters total and three guests per bedroom. Requirements include $1,000,000 liability insurance, safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguisher), and neighbor/HOA notification.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Largo. 1) Apply online via the Momentum portal and pay the $165 initial fee. 2) Upload required documents including proof of Homestead Tax Credit, $1M liability insurance, photos of safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguisher), and proof of neighbor/HOA notification. 3) A 90-day temporary certificate may be issued pending a final inspection and approval for a permanent annual license.

1) Apply online via the Momentum portal and pay the $165 initial fee. 2) Upload required documents including proof of Homestead Tax Credit, $1M liability insurance, photos of safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguisher), and proof of neighbor/HOA notification. 3) A 90-day temporary certificate may be issued pending a final inspection and approval for a permanent annual license.

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