Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Talbot County, MD

Short-term rentals (STRs) are restricted by license type (Class A for primary residences, Class B for non-primary). Occupancy is limited to the lesser of 12 persons or two per bedroom; a three-night minimum stay and 14-week maximum rental period apply. In RC and RR districts, Class B licenses must be at least 1,000 feet from other licensed STRs.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Talbot County. 1. Submit an application via the County online permit portal and pay the required fees ($400 for new, $250 for renewal). 2. Complete minimum zoning and safety inspections (required for new applications or dwellings with more than one story). 3. New applications undergo a public hearing before the Short-Term Rental Review Board, which includes notification of neighbors within 1,000 feet.

1. Submit an application via the County online permit portal and pay the required fees ($400 for new, $250 for renewal). 2. Complete minimum zoning and safety inspections (required for new applications or dwellings with more than one story). 3. New applications undergo a public hearing before the Short-Term Rental Review Board, which includes notification of neighbors within 1,000 feet.