Highland Beach, Maryland

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Anne Arundel County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Anne Arundel County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
120Annual Cap
500 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year120
Density / Distance Cap500 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

aacounty.org/inspections-and-permits/licenses/non-trade-licenses/short-term-residential-rental
Data confidence: 70%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Highland Beach, Maryland

Highland Beach, Maryland has no separate city ordinance, so Anne Arundel County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Highland Beach, Maryland?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Highland Beach, Maryland.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Highland Beach?

Yes — Highland Beach sets a cap of 120 rental nights per year.

Where do these Highland Beach short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Highland Beach'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 Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, or Maryland authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.