STR (Air BnB, etc.) in Baltimore, MD (zoning/license)?
My husband and I are looking at buying a 7 bd /6.5 bath house in Baltimore and renting 5 rooms out as STR. I know I need a STR license. I know some cities aren't very STR friendly. How can I check to see if this house be used for short-term rentals such as Air BnB or Vrbo? Where can I double-check to make sure this house would be approved for a short-term rental? Does the house also need to have a specific zoning code? Thanks for the help!!
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Hey @Marie Black, have you checked out this website - https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov...
There seems to be zones where STR's are allowed.
Quote from @Michael Baum:
Hey @Marie Black, have you checked out this website - https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov...
There seems to be zones where STR's are allowed.
Thanks @Michael Baum Yup. I've called their office and left a voicemail and emailed them. I've also created an account within that website and started the application process, but we don't actually own the property or have an FEIN so I didn't get far.
Welcome to BP @Marie Black. Reach out to @Sara Frank . She is an agent and investor in Baltimore, and is an expert on short term rental regulations in Baltimore, as she is running a short term rental herself.
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Welcome to BP @Marie Black. Reach out to @Sara Frank . She is an agent and investor in Baltimore, and is an expert on short term rental regulations in Baltimore, as she is running a short term rental herself.
Thank you @Russell Brazil. I'll reach out to her.
In Baltimore, you need to be owner occupant. As long as you are living in the house, you can get the licence.
Not as an investor though. I dont know any restrictions from the city.
No specific zoning needed -- as long as you are living in the property you are eligible to get a STR license. This is the same whether its a SFH or multifamily