How to apply for a Short-Term or B & B Rental License

Follow the steps below to apply for a short-term rental license. The short-term residential rental license fee is $325 and the license is valid for 12 months. License applications will be approved or denied within 30-60 days. Obtain a Maryland State Sales Use and Tax ID number first. Be sure to apply for the County’s Room Rental and Transient Tax, through the County Dept. of Finance, Division of Treasury. Then complete the Short-Term Rental application. 

1. Obtain a Maryland State Sales Use and Tax ID Application

   Obtain a Maryland State Sales Use and Tax ID, Apply for Montgomery County's Room Rental and Transient Tax, and apply and pay for a Short-Term Rental License. Maryland Comptroller Sales & Use Tax ID
   NOTE: The State must approve your application before continuing with the application process.

2. Apply for Montgomery County's Short-Term Rental and Room Rental-Transient Tax

   Montgomery County Department of Finance Apply for the Transient Tax online.



3. Additional Requirements for Bed and Breakfast Rentals Only

   Apply for a permit of occupancy. If you are serving hot food, obtain a license Food Serivce Facility License application.

4. Apply for Montgomery County DHCA Short-Term Rental License

   Apply for or Renew your rental license online, with the short-term rental license application.

If you would like to submit a service request related to short-term residential rental licensing, you may contact MC311at 240-777-0311 or online at MC311 Answering to You - Montgomery County, MD (montgomerycountymd.gov)