Secretary, Maryland

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Dorchester County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalevery 3 years
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

mgaleg.maryland.gov/pubs/LegisLegal/County-Legislation/2025-Dorchester-County-2024-1.pdf
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Secretary, Maryland

Secretary, Maryland has no separate city ordinance, so Dorchester County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Secretary, Maryland?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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