Middletown, Maryland

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Frederick County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $25 per unit
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026
$25 per unitLicense Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$25 per unit
Renewalannual
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 / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Middletown, Maryland

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Middletown, Maryland are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $25 per unit).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Middletown, Maryland?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Middletown?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $25 per unit.

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

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