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Baltimore County, MD Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Parking ratio: 1 space per 2 guests
Code section: Balt. Co. Code 35-6-208(D)
Must disclose: Number, location, paved/unpaved
Director sets: Spaces available to guests
No over-advertising: Cannot claim excess parking

Summary

A Baltimore County short-term rental must provide a minimum of one parking space for every two guests. The application must disclose the number and location of all guest parking spaces, and a host may not advertise more parking than is actually available as determined by the Director.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Baltimore County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

A short-term rental shall provide a minimum of one parking space per 2 guests.(e)If a short-term rental is served by a septic system, the maximum number of guests may not exceed the maximum capacity of the individual sewage disposal system, as approved by the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability. (Bill No. 68-24, § 1, 9-23-2024)

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

Baltimore County Code 35-6-208(D) requires a short-term rental to provide a minimum of one parking space per two guests, so parking directly constrains allowable occupancy. On the application (35-6-204), the host must state the number and location of all parking spaces intended for guests, including whether each is on- or off-street, paved or unpaved, and located in a registered parking area. The Director has sole discretion under 35-6-206 to determine the number and location of parking spaces available to guests. Under 35-6-209(A)(3), a host may not advertise on a hosting platform that the rental has more parking than the number of spaces available as determined by the Director.

Violations & Fines

Advertising more parking than available, or operating with inadequate parking for the guest count, violates the subtitle and can lead to license suspension or revocation plus cumulative civil penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much parking must a Baltimore County short-term rental provide?

At least one parking space for every two guests (Code 35-6-208(D)). Because occupancy is also limited by parking, too few spaces reduces how many guests you may legally host.

Can I advertise extra parking my rental doesn't really have?

No. Code 35-6-209(A)(3) bars a host from advertising on a hosting platform that the rental has more parking than the number of spaces available, as determined by the Director. Parking is disclosed and verified on the application.

Sources & Official References

[1]Baltimore County Bill 68-24 (Short-Term Rental License)

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