St. Michaels, Maryland
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Talbot County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
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
Zoning Restrictions
- CC District (units above first floor) or existing single-family dwelling constructed in or before 1945 with no more than 1,400 sq ft and sleeping facilities for no more than 4 persons
Official Sources
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in St. Michaels, Maryland
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in St. Michaels, Maryland are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in St. Michaels, Maryland?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in St. Michaels, Maryland.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in St. Michaels?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these St. Michaels short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against St. Michaels'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 St. Michaels, Talbot County, or Maryland authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.