Sec. 5-173. Purpose and Findings

This Division is to establish the licensing requirements for short-term rentals within Prince George's County, Maryland. It also establishes the rules, regulations, fees, penalties and enforcement provisions for short-term rentals. In the shared economy, hosting platforms enable people to utilize and rent his or her home on a short-term basis. Short-term rentals are not regulated to the same standards as a hotel or motel, however, individuals utilizing short-term rentals and the associated hosting platforms acknowledge, understand and accept these differences in standards. Rental licenses are different from short-term rental licenses and cannot be used interchangeably. Rental licenses are regulated pursuant to Subtitle 13 Division 4. Short-term rental licenses are regulated pursuant to Subtitle 5 Division 8. Each license must be applied for separately, adhering to and satisfying the applicable standards for each license.