Baltimore requires a Rental Property License under Article 13 (Housing Code) for every rental dwelling unit, including ADUs. Annual licensing through DHCD with inspections. Short-term rentals require separate STR license under Article 15, Subtitle 47. Maryland has no statewide rent control authorization; Baltimore City voters approved rent stabilization in November 2024 (CB 24-0470 framework, with implementation by DHCD).
Article 13 (Housing) requires a Rental Property License from DHCD for every dwelling unit offered for rent in Baltimore. ADU operators must license each unit separately, pay annual fees, and pass inspections (every 2 years for licensed properties under good standing). Lead-safe certification under Maryland Lead Risk Reduction Act required for pre-1978 buildings. Baltimore short-term rentals (under 90 days) are regulated under Article 15, Subtitle 47, requiring STR license, primary-residence requirement, and remittance of 9.5 percent hotel tax (city) plus 6 percent Maryland sales tax. STR registration through DHCD. The Baltimore Rent Stabilization framework (passed 2024) sets caps on annual rent increases for covered units; ADUs may or may not be exempt depending on construction year and exemption rules in DHCD implementing regulations. Mandatory lease provisions under MD Real Property Article apply.
Operating without a rental license violates Article 13 with fines of $1,000 per occurrence and possible property condemnation. STR violations under Article 15, Subtitle 47 carry fines of $1,000 per day and listing removal. Failure to certify lead-safe creates separate state liability under MD Environment Article. Hotel tax non-remittance triggers state and city collection actions.
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