Luke, Maryland

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Allegany County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Tax: 8%
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Allegany County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
8%Tax Rate

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 RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT8%

Official Sources

alleganygov.org/1710/HotelMotel-Tax
Data confidence: 65%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Luke, Maryland

Luke, Maryland has no separate city ordinance, so Allegany County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 8% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Luke, Maryland?

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Luke?

Short-term rentals in Luke are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 8%.

Where do these Luke short-term rental rules come from?

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