Anne Arundel County, MD Short-Term Rentals: Extended Home Share (2026)
Key Facts
- Registration
- Required before any rental
- Unit cap
- Max two dwelling units per host
- Minimum stay
- 24-hour minimum stay per rental
- Fee
- $100 fee, two-year registration term
- Penalty
- Class C civil offense for violations
Summary
Anne Arundel County requires anyone renting a home short-term to register with the Department, limits hosts to two registered dwelling units, sets a 24-hour minimum stay, and charges a $100 registration fee.
(1) A host may not enter into a short-term residential rental agreement with a transient guest or rent a dwelling unit to a transient guest without first obtaining an approved registration from the Department. (2) A host may not register more than two dwelling units as short-term residential rentals.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-93: County Code is current through May, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Under Anne Arundel County Code § 11-13A-102, a host may not rent a dwelling unit to a transient guest without an approved registration from the Department, and may register no more than two dwelling units. Rentals must run at least 24 hours, registration costs $100 for a two-year term, and hosts must post the registration number inside the unit and give it to every hosting platform used to list the rental. The Department can deny, suspend, or revoke a registration after 10 days' notice for violations, false statements, or unpaid county taxes, fines, or fees. Violations are a Class C civil offense under § 9-2-201.
Violations & Fines
Renting without registration, exceeding two registered units, or violating platform/reporting rules can bring registration denial, suspension, or revocation, plus Class C civil offense penalties under § 9-2-201.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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