Havre de Grace, Maryland

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Harford County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Permit Cap60 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap60
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes - Short-Term Rental District (STRD) only, bounded by Pulaski Highway to the north, North and South Juniata Street to the west and the Susquehanna River to the south and east

Official Sources

Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Havre de Grace, Maryland

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Havre de Grace, Maryland are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Havre de Grace, Maryland?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Havre de Grace?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

Where do these Havre de Grace short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Havre de Grace'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 Havre de Grace, Harford County, or Maryland authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.