6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Anne Arundel County requires STR operators to register with the county. Registration fee is $100 for a two-year term (reduced by emergency ordinance). Up to two STR properties allowed per operator. Applies to stays of 120 consecutive days or less.
Anne Arundel County STR guests are subject to the same noise ordinance (§9-1-706) as permanent residents. Quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM. Hosts bear responsibility for guest compliance. Repeat violations can result in registration suspension.
Anne Arundel County STRs owe 8% use or occupancy tax under §4-6-105 (increased from 7% effective July 1, 2023) plus 6% Maryland state sales tax. Hosting platforms remit the state portion under SB 530.
Anne Arundel County does not impose specific STR parking requirements beyond standard residential zoning rules. STR guests must comply with residential parking limits. HOA communities may have additional guest parking rules.
Anne Arundel County caps STR occupancy at 2 adults per bedroom plus 2 additional, not to exceed 10 total guests, under the 2022 short-term rental ordinance (Bill 66-21, Article 11). Annapolis has a stricter cap in its STR license program.
Anne Arundel County requires STR hosts to carry at least $500,000 in liability coverage and list the county as an additional insured or provide equivalent platform-provided coverage. Proof must accompany the license application and each renewal.
3 cities in Anne Arundel County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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