Oxford, Maryland
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Talbot County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
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.