Single-Family, Townhome and Condominium License Procedures

​​ Montgomery County Code Chapter 29 requires all residential and multifamily property owners obtain a rental housing license before their property may be rented or advertised for rent.

• Rental Housing Licenses are effective for one year from July 1 st through June 30 th .
• Check if property is licensed on eProperty Data Mining
• Report unlicensed rental property
• Owners must notify the Licensing and Registration office when they no longer rent or sell the rental property

What is required to receive a Rental Housing License?

• Complete online Rental Housing License Application (requires AccessMCG account)
  • Complete all contact information for owner(s), Administrative Agents or Management Contacts
  • Corporation Owners must include all contact information for General Partner(s) with at least 5% interest in corporation.
  • Trusts Ownerships must include all contact information for Trustee(s).
  • Owners who live outside of Maryland or who use a P.O. Box must designate a Legal Agent who lives in Maryland for service of process.
  • Annual MDE Registration for Tracking Number
  • Lead Poisoning Inspection Certificate
  • Pay fees online with credit card or ACH/eCheck (How to Pay Online)
  • Pay fees by mail with check or money order
  • Fees are not pro-rated for a partial rental period between July 1 st - June 30 th

  What if I forgot something or need to update my application?

  • Rental License applicants may login to their rental license accounts to upload missing documents, update information or pay fees online (requires AccessMCG account)

  Are there penalties for renting without a License?

  • Any person who operates a rental property without obtaining a License is subject to a class A violation and may have to pay $500 civil fines as a penalty.

  Do I have to apply online?

  • Applying online is the fastest and easiest way to obtain a rental license.
  • If you are unable to apply online, you may print a hardcopy of the Rental License Application from our website.
  • Complete all application information, attach required supporting documents and include a check or money order with the rental license fee and mail to:

  DHCA Licensing and Registration, 1401 Rockville Pike, 4 th Floor, Rockville, MD 20850

  What if I have more questions?

  • See Frequently Asked Questions or contact Licensing and Registration, via Montgomery County's MC311 service, at 311 (within Montgomery County) or (240) 777-0311.

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