New restrictions announced for all non-essential, short-term rentals in Worcester Co.

SNOW HILL, Md. – Worcester County officials have declared that all non-essential, short-term rentals in West Ocean City, Ocean Pines, and all other unincorporated areas of Worcester County should be canceled until the stay-at-home order is lifted.

These emergency measures have been put into place to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the county. Short-term accommodations are restricted to essential lodgers, which include but are not limited to, healthcare professionals, first responders, law enforcement, National Guard members, state or federal government employees, journalists, and more.

Hotels, motels, condo-hotels, rental properties, inclusive of private renters or management companies and HOAs, Airbnb, VRBO style lodging, and other overnight accommodations are affected by this measure.