Oxford, Maryland

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Talbot County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/14/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Allowed in R-1, R-2, R-3, RR, C1, and C2 zoning districts (C1/C2 only where residential dwellings exist as of date of adoption)

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 14, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Oxford, Maryland

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

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Oxford, Maryland?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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