SNOW HILL, Md.- New legislation went into effect Jan. 1 requiring anyone who rents or offers to rent property for sleeping accommodations in Worcester County to obtain a rental license from the county government.
On Aug. 20 of last year, the Worcester County Commissioners passed Bill 19-4, which requires any person or firm who rents or offers to rent any type of real property for any time frame for sleeping accommodations, including single-family dwellings, lots for the placement of mobile homes, recreational vehicles, or tents, to first obtain a rental license from the county government.
A copy of Bill 19-4 and the adopted rental license fee schedule are available at www.co.worcester.md.us<http://www.co.worcester.md.us> under the heading "Important Links."
Currently, Department of Development Review and Permitting staff in conjunction with the Treasurer's Office staff are finalizing the rental license application and updating governm,ent financial software to implement the new program requirements. Applications for a rental license will be available on Jan. 13 on the DRP webpage at www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/drp<http://www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/drp>.
For additional information, contact DRP staff at 410-632-1200.