ALLEGANY COUNTY
Westernport, Lonaconing and Georges Creek Property Management
We manage rental homes in the Georges Creek valley: Westernport, Lonaconing, Barton, Midland and the towns between them. Leasing, maintenance and Maryland compliance, run from our Cumberland office.
- Town rules checked before your first tenant
- Maryland lead paint registration handled
- Plans from 6% of collected rent
What we handle for owners
Rental rules in the Georges Creek towns
Each incorporated town sets its own rules, so we check the town your property is in.
- Westernport: the Town’s published code includes an annual rental license, inspections at each change of tenant or every five years, and a local agent for owners outside Allegany County, but a state listing updated in 2026 shows no license. We confirm the current rule with the Town before your first tenant. (Westernport Town Code)
- Lonaconing, Barton and Midland: we found no municipal rental license for long-term rentals. (Maryland People’s Law Library)
- Everywhere in Maryland: rentals built before 1978 must be registered with the Maryland Department of the Environment every year ($30 per unit, due December 31), and a passing lead inspection certificate is required before each new tenant moves in. (MDE)
- Security deposits: since October 1, 2024, Maryland caps a security deposit at one month’s rent, with a narrow exception tied to state utility assistance. It must be returned with interest and an itemized list within 45 days after the tenancy ends. (Md. Real Property 8-203)
Rules change. We check the current requirements for your property during the free rental analysis. This page is general information, not legal advice.
About the Georges Creek valley
- Westernport was incorporated in 1858 and takes its name from its place as a western port on the North Branch of the Potomac River. (Maryland Manual)
- Lonaconing, incorporated in 1890, is home to the Lonaconing Furnace, which produced its first iron in 1839 and is on the National Register. (Maryland Historical Trust)
- MD Route 36 through Lonaconing and Westernport is part of the Mountain Maryland Scenic Byway. (Visit Maryland)
What management costs
Owner Assist
6%
of collected rent, $75 per unit monthly minimum
Standard Full-Service
10%
of collected rent, $125 per unit monthly minimum. Most owners choose this plan.
Premium Investor
15%
of collected rent, $175 per unit monthly minimum
Leasing a vacant unit costs one month’s rent, with a $900 minimum in Allegany County and the rest of Western Maryland. Every other price is on the pricing page.
Nearby areas we manage
Georges Creek owner questions
The sources disagree. The Town’s published code includes a rental license, but a 2026 state listing shows none. We confirm the current rule with the Town before your first tenant moves in.
Yes. We found no municipal rental license for long-term rentals in these towns. State rules, including lead paint registration, still apply.
Plans are 6%, 10% or 15% of collected rent. Leasing is one month’s rent with a $900 minimum.
Find out what your Georges Creek rental should rent for
Free rental analysis, back within 3 to 5 business days. No obligation.
Or call or text (240) 902-5767.