Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Washington County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Washington County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Special exception use required in residential districts; principally permitted in rural areas; signage requiring a zoning permit is prohibited

Official Sources

washco-md.net/news/board-of-county-commissioners-approve-update-to-ordinance-for-short-term-residential-rentals/
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland

Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland has no separate city ordinance, so Washington County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland.

Where do these Fountainhead-Orchard Hills short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Fountainhead-Orchard Hills's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Washington County, or Maryland authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.