Thurmont, Maryland

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Frederick County

Prohibited

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • RC, A, R1, R3, R5, R8, R12, R16, VC, MXD, PUD and MX districts

Official Sources

frederickcountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/350425/Accessory-Dwelling-Unit-ADU-Policy-Document?bidId=
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Thurmont, Maryland

Thurmont, Maryland has no separate city ordinance, so Frederick County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are prohibited. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Thurmont, Maryland?

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

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

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