Sec. 5-175.01. License Application for Short-Term Rentals; Hosts
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 5-175.01 (2026)
Sec. 5-175.01. License Application for Short-Term Rentals; HostsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Department may issue an annual short-term rental license to an eligible applicant.
(b)
Each short-term rental license expires annually on the anniversary of its issuance.
(c)
Fraud, misrepresentation, false statement and inaccuracies in the application or supporting documents shall be grounds for immediate revocation or denial of the short-term rental license. All the requirements of this Subtitle shall be continuously maintained throughout the duration of the license. Failure to do so shall be grounds for immediate revocation or denial of the short-term rental license.
(d)
Shall pay all applicable fees associated with the application and approval of the license, including the initial $150 licensing fee, thereafter there will be an annual fee of $150;
(1)
The fees are subject to change; any change in the licensing fee shall be prescribed in the Table of Fees.
(e)
An applicant for a short-term rental license shall:
(1)
Shall obtain and attest to liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.
(a)
May utilize a platform's liability insurance if the liability insurance is at least $1,000,000 and is approved by the Department.
(2)
Attest and ensure that each short-term rental unit has a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in every bedroom, sleeping area and on all habitable floors;
(3)
Attest and ensure that each short-term rental unit has properly maintained, serviced, and charged fire extinguishers mounted in every bedroom, sleeping area and on all habitable floors in compliance with the Prince George's Fire Safety Code;
(4)
Attest and ensure that each short-term rental has a posting of the Owner's emergency contact information on the interior of the rental, a floor plan that indicates fire exits and escape routes that is conspicuously placed on the interior portion of the main entrance and in each room where there are sleeping quarters in the short-term rental;
(5)
Provide a picture to the Department as proof of the conspicuously placed posting of the emergency contact information on the interior of the rental, a floor plan that indicates fire exits and escape routes;
(6)
Attest and ensure the short-term rental is in compliance with all applicable laws and codes including but not limited to Subtitle 4 of the Prince George's County Code, all applicable property maintenance, electrical, plumbing and building codes;
(7)
Attest and ensure that notification has been provided to homeowner associations, condominium associations, common ownership communities, cooperatives, and, where applicable, municipalities where the short-term rental is located;
(8)
Attest and ensure compliance with the requirements of homeowner associations, condominium associations, common ownership communities, and cooperatives where the short-term rental is located;
(9)
Attest and ensure that the short-term rental has provided at least one (1) off street parking space for every three (3) overnight guests;
(10)
Attest to the host's intent to apply for the short-term rental license has been provided to the following neighbors and/or individuals in the adjacent homes including but limited to:
(A)
The neighbors that are to the immediate left, of the short-term rental property;
(B)
The neighbors that are to the immediate right, of the short-term rental property;
(C)
The neighbors that are in front of the short-term rental property;
(D)
The neighbors that are behind the short-term rental property;
(E)
The Department shall provide the approved notification letter for short-term license applicants;
(11)
Attest and ensure that the short-term rental is the permanent residence of the host;
(12)
Attest and ensure the short-term rental has two (2) outdoor trash and one (1) recycling receptacles with tight fitting lids;
(13)
Attest to ownership of the short-term rental property;
(14)
Attest and ensure that the property has no outstanding taxes or liens and the property has no code violations;
(15)
Attest and ensure that accurate and current contact information of the owner of the short-term rental is provided on the application; the contact information shall include the following:
(A)
The host's primary physical mailing address;
(B)
The host's cell phone number;
(C)
The host's email address;
(16)
Attest and ensure that accurate and current information of an individual that will serve as the emergency contact, other than the host, who resides within Prince George's County or within 25 miles if the emergency contact resides outside of Prince George's County. The emergency contact is responsible for responding to the short-term rental for any issues that require immediate attention. This information shall be provided on the application; the contact information shall include the following:
(A)
The individual's primary physical mailing address;
(B)
The individual's cell phone number;
(C)
The individual's email address;
(17)
Provide, within five (5) business days, updates to the contact information immediately or risk having the license revoked or denied;
(18)
Provide a list of all the licensed platforms the applicant intends to utilize;
(19)
Attest and ensure that the rules, as approved by the Department per Section 5-175.06(a) regarding short-term rental guests are posted on or by the main entrance used by the transients pursuant to Section 5-175.06 of this Division.
(f)
The Department may require evidence of any of the above requirements in any form or manner it directs.