Short-Term Rental Rules in Maryland (2026): 6 Cities
STRVE tracks short-term rental rules for 6 cities in Maryland: 2 STR-friendly, 3 moderate, 1 restrictive.
- Caroline CountySTR-friendly72/100
- Garrett CountySTR-friendly72/100
- Ocean Citymoderate60/100
- Garrett Countymoderate55/100
- Washington Countymoderate55/100
- Annapolisrestrictive30/100
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