Hotels & Lodging in Baltimore County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Baltimore County, Maryland.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Baltimore County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Transient Occupancy Tax
Baltimore County levies a 9.5% transient occupancy tax on the room rental paid by any transient for sleeping accommodations, covering hotels, motels and short-term rentals alike. Operators must collect it at time of payment and remit monthly to the Director of Budget and Finance.
Baltimore County Hotel/STR Occupancy Tax Is 9.5%
Some RestrictionsBaltimore County Code § 11-4-402
(a)Levied and imposed. In accordance with the authority granted under § 11-1-102 of this article, there is levied and imposed a transient occupancy tax on the room rental paid by a transient for sleeping accommodations.(b)Rate.(1)The transient occupancy tax rate is 9.5% of the room rental paid by a transient.(2)When collected, the tax shall be made a part of the general funds of the county, exc...
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