Baltimore Rental Licensing

Baltimore City requires all residential rental units to be registered, inspected, and licensed to ensure that they meet basic safety and maintenance requirements. Baltimore County requires apartment complexes and buildings with more than six dwelling units to register for a rental license.

Licensing ensures that basic health and safety components in the property, such as electrical, plumbing, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, interior and exterior sanitary conditions, utilities, and lead paint, are up to code and safe for occupants and neighboring residents.

Rental Property License Search

Baltimore City

Search here to determine if a property in Baltimore City is currently licensed and registered as a rental property. You can search by address, block/lot, or zip code.   

Baltimore County

The Rental Registration Property Search displays all rental properties currently registered or exempt from registration in Baltimore County. Use the search to identify and monitor specific rental properties in your neighborhood or community. Select your desired license type to search the map by street name, ZIP code, councilmanic district, or record ID.

Resources & Regulations

• Baltimore City Rental License Inspection Form - Home inspectors will use this form when inspecting rental units. This form must be submitted as part of the licensing process.
• Frequently Asked Questions - Frequently asked questions and answers about new licensing and registration requirements in Baltimore city.
• Baltimore City Registration and Licensing Ordinance
• Baltimore County Rental Registration Data
• Baltimore County Registration and Licensing Ordinance
• Maryland Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Regulations