Newly Adopted Room Tax Rate of 6.0% Effective January 1, 2026

Snow Hill, Maryland – Effective January 1, 2026, the hotel rental tax rate imposed on all short-term rentals (4 months or less) within Worcester County will increase from 5% to 6%. This tax is calculated on the amount paid for a room or building rental at any hotel, motel, apartment, cottage, or other similar place providing sleeping accommodations.

This sales/use tax applies to all compensation received for use of the sleeping space. For more information about room tax, visit www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/treasurer/room or contact the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office at 410-632-0686.