Hotels & Lodging in Charles County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Charles County, Maryland.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Charles County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Transient Occupancy Tax
Charles County imposes a 5% Hotel Rental Tax on every transient charge for sleeping accommodations of 120 days or less under County Code Ch. 281, Art. VI. The definition of "hotel" reaches apartments, cottages, inns, motels, rooming houses and dwelling units, so short-term rental hosts and booking platforms are covered.
Charles County 5% Hotel Rental Tax
Some RestrictionsCharles County Code § 281-11
A tax of 5% is hereby imposed on each transient charge paid to a hotel or broker of a hotel located in Charles County.
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