Rental License Display and Short-Term Rental Penalties
Prince George's County
Summary
Council Member Dernoga's bill would require landlords and short-term rental hosts to display their licenses, add advertising rules, and raise penalties on noncompliant short-term rental hosts. The committee held it for now, so changes are still coming.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Higher penalties for short-term rental license violations could bring in more enforcement revenue — and more cost for hosts who don't comply.
Tenants and neighbors who'd have an easier time confirming a rental is properly licensed.
Landlords and short-term rental hosts who would face new display requirements and steeper penalties.
Mentions & discussions (5)
County Council - Oct 27, 2026
Three bills now require landlords to disclose relocation rights, create a multilingual tenant rights guide, and fast-track enforcement of the worst housing violations. Advocates say tenants often learn their rights only when facing eviction.
County Council - Oct 6, 2026
The enacted rental license bill requires licenses to be displayed with key information and raises penalties for short-term rental hosts. Industry representatives said apartment operators can comply.
Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee - Sep 3, 2026
The committee advanced a bill requiring rental licenses to be displayed with certain information, setting advertising rules, and increasing penalties on short-term rental hosts. It had been held twice before finally moving forward.
Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee - Jun 4, 2026
Council Member Dernoga's bill would require landlords and short-term rental hosts to display their licenses, add advertising rules, and raise penalties on noncompliant short-term rental hosts. The committee held it for now, so changes are still coming.
Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee - Budget Work-session: MNCPPC - Commissioner’s Office, Central Administrative Services (CAS), Planning Department MNCPPC – Parks & Recreation Dept. - Apr 16, 2026
A bill that would require rental and short-term rental licenses to be displayed with certain information, add advertising requirements, and increase penalties for short-term rental hosts was held in committee. Landlords and short-term rental hosts should follow its progress.
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