Owings Mills, Maryland

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Baltimore County

Allowed

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $60Tax: 9.5%Owner Occupancy Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Baltimore County which apply to this area.
$60License Cost
9.5%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$60
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT9.5%

Official Sources

dhcd.baltimorecity.gov/short-term-rentals-0baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/pai/rental-registrationbnbcalc.com/blog/short-term-rental-regulation/Baltimore-County-Maryland-Guidepeoples-law.org/baltimore-county-rental-and-housing-lawssteadily.com/blog/airbnb-short-term-rental-laws-regulations-baltimorebaltimorecountymd.gov/files/Documents/Planning/planningboard/2023%20Miscellaneous%20Documents/Short_Term_Rentals_Report_for_Resolution_No._1323_As_Approved_by_Planning_Board_11.16.2023.pdfcheckmaterentals.com/blog/maryland-short-term-rental-lawsbaltimorecountymd.gov/departments/pai/rental-registration/registration
Data confidence: 76%Last updated: May 22, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Owings Mills, Maryland

Owings Mills, Maryland has no separate city ordinance, so Baltimore County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $60). The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of 9.5% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Owings Mills, Maryland?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed in Owings Mills, Maryland. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Owings Mills?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $60.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Owings Mills?

Short-term rentals in Owings Mills are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 9.5%.

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