RENTAL & BUSINESS LICENSES
NOTICE: Ocean City’s Rental Housing Ordinance (Chapter 14, Article V) has been amended. Recent changes to the Ordinance will affect your obligations and operations as a hosting platform or property manager. Please review the Letter, the attached Ordinance and Frequently Asked Questions which will explain how to comply with your obligations under the Ordinance.
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSES
If you rent your property for any length of time, the law requires you to first obtain an annual Ocean City rental license, and noise control permit. View Current Ordinance
Applications
Safe Rental Resources
Most Common Housing Code Violations
Occupancy Limitations (for an occupancy inspection call 410-520-5377)
BUSINESS/OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES
If you operate or plan on operating a business that provides a service within the Town of Ocean City’s town limits, the law requires you to obtain a Town of Ocean City business license in addition to any State and/or County license.
Applications
Room Tax (multi-family rentals)
Business Resources
PLEASE MAIL THE COMPLETED FORMS TO:
Town of Ocean City, Maryland P.O. Box 5000 Ocean City, Maryland 21843-5000