Anne Arundel County, MD Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Parking rule
- Disclosure only, no minimum spaces
- Where reported
- On registration application
- Registration fee
- $100 per two-year term
- Enforcing agency
- Dept. of Inspections and Permits
- Penalty
- Class C civil offense
Summary
Anne Arundel County sets no minimum parking count for short-term rentals, but every host must disclose the number of on-site parking spaces on the registration application filed with the Department of Inspections and Permits.
A host shall file an application for registration on a form provided by the Department and shall pay the applicable fee. The registration form shall include, at a minimum: ... (2) the address of the dwelling unit; a unit number, if applicable; the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in the dwelling unit; and the number of available on-site parking spaces;
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 County Code § 11-13A-102(b), a host may not rent a dwelling unit as a short-term residential rental without an approved registration from the Department of Inspections and Permits. The registration application must state, among other items, the number of available on-site parking spaces at the property. The Code sets no minimum space count and does not bar rentals at properties with limited or street parking: it only requires accurate disclosure, which the Department can weigh before approving, suspending, or revoking a registration under § 11-13A-102(e).
Violations & Fines
Renting without an approved registration, or submitting a false parking count on the application, is a Class C civil offense under § 9-2-201, and the Department may deny, suspend, or revoke the registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Anne Arundel County require a minimum number of parking spaces for a short-term rental?
Where do I report parking spaces for a Glen Burnie or Severna Park short-term rental?
Sources & Official References
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