Short-Term Rental Restrictions Head to Ballot in Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, Md. — Voters in Ocean City will decide later this month whether to restrict short-term rentals in several residential neighborhoods. The referendum, labeled Question A on the ballot, would require a minimum five-night stay for rentals in single-family and mobile… The post Short-Term Rental Restrictions Head to Ballot in Ocean City appeared first on TV Delmarva Channel 33.

OCEAN CITY, Md. — Voters in Ocean City will decide later this month whether to restrict short-term rentals in several residential neighborhoods. The referendum, labeled Question A on the ballot, would require a minimum five-night stay for rentals in single-family and mobile home communities like Montego Bay, Little Salisbury, and Mallard Island beginning in 2025. By 2027, the required stay would increase to 31 consecutive nights. Supporters say the ordinance would help preserve the residential nature of these neighborhoods, encouraging long-term occupancy and a quieter atmosphere. Others argue the change could hurt property owners who rely on short-term rentals to cover expenses, especially those planning to retire in Ocean City. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 22 at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.

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