Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ocean Pnes, MD

Airbnb listings are allowed in Ocean Pnes, MD, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (28 days or less) require both a Worcester County Rental Permit and an Ocean Pines Rental Permit/Sticker. Occupancy is limited to 50 sq ft per person per sleeping room, and owners must have a local representative within a 30-minute drive. Properties must have at least two off-street parking spaces (three if built after Jan 1, 2020) and must post the rental sticker and license number in all advertisements. 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 (28 days or less) require both a Worcester County Rental Permit and an Ocean Pines Rental Permit/Sticker. Occupancy is limited to 50 sq ft per person per sleeping room, and owners must have a local representative within a 30-minute drive. Properties must have at least two off-street parking spaces (three if built after Jan 1, 2020) and must post the rental sticker and license number in all advertisements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ocean Pnes. 1. Submit a Worcester County Rental License Application with required documents (floor plan, site plan, lease, and fee) to the DRP office. 2. Schedule and pass a life-safety inspection by a licensed Maryland Home Inspector. 3. Apply for the Ocean Pines Rental Permit and Sticker through the Ocean Pines Association once the county permit is secured.

1. Submit a Worcester County Rental License Application with required documents (floor plan, site plan, lease, and fee) to the DRP office. 2. Schedule and pass a life-safety inspection by a licensed Maryland Home Inspector. 3. Apply for the Ocean Pines Rental Permit and Sticker through the Ocean Pines Association once the county permit is secured.

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