Short Answer…Yes
Per Montgomery County DHCA “Any person who operates a rental property without first having obtained a License is subject to a class A violation and may have to pay civil fines as a penalty.”
These fines can be hundreds of dollars ($500 – $750). It’s not worth it just to avoid paying the $56 or $98 licensing fee.
What makes it even easier for you, is that when you hire a property manager, they’ll be responsible for completing the initial application (with your signature) and making sure that it’s renewed each year.
Voila, you’re in compliance.
The License/registration year period follows the county’s fiscal year–July 1st through June 30th of each year. The full fee is due for any unit that is rented for any portion of the fiscal year.
