A short-term residential rental is the residential occupancy of a room, apartment, detached single-family home, townhouse, or condominium for less than 30 consecutive days for a specific rental fee. It includes a bed and breakfast or properties listed with listing agents such as Airbnb unit (note, an accessory dwelling unit or ADU, is not considered a short-term residential rental).

Property owners must pay a fee for an annual license, as well as pay the County's room rental transient tax through the Department of Finance, Division of Treasury. There may be other fees and/or requirements for each type of rental. A list of frequently asked questions including details for each type of rental, and the steps for applying for a license is provided in links below.

If you want to operate short term residential rental or a bed and breakfast or are currently doing so without a license or your license has expired, please apply online.

Additionally, program requirements and how to apply and for other permits (if applicable) can also be found in links below.

Online users who have additional questions and would like to be contacted by a departmental staff member may submit a request by clicking on the Create Service Request button below. Please complete all the fields in the Contact Information section and provide a brief description of the request in the Brief Description . Please indicate if you have a licensing or code inspection request or complaint.