Rental Property Rules in Harford County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Harford County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Harford County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Repairs & Habitability
Under the Minimum Livability Code, Harford County Code § 162-13B requires landlords to heat every habitable room to at least 68°F from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and 60°F overnight, every day from October 1 through May 15.
Harford County Rental Heat Requirement
Some RestrictionsHarford County Code § 162-13B(1)
§ 162-13. Mechanical and electrical requirements. ... B. Heating facilities. (1) Structures. (a) Each housing unit shall be supplied with sufficient heat or heating equipment capable of supplying sufficient heat during the period from October 1 to May 15 to maintain a room temperature of not less than sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68° F.) in all habitable areas during the hours between 6:30 a...
All Harford County ordinances
See every category we cover for Harford County: parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Harford County Ordinance Hub →