Easton, MD

Easton Regulations

STRs are confined mainly to the Central Commercial district (above first floor) and a narrowly tailored pre‑1945 single‑family pathway (≤1,400 sq ft, four‑person cap), while historic R‑2 'vacation cottages' are barred from new permits. Licensing requires a $350 fee plus inspections and, for conversions/new builds, site‑plan approval, plus occupancy limits (two per bedroom), parking minimums, and standard taxes. These tight constraints raise compliance cost and limit viable inventory, making the market challenging for investors.