BALTIMORE AREA
Baltimore County, MD Property Management
We manage rental homes across Baltimore County, including Towson, Catonsville, Dundalk and Essex. The County rental license, inspections and lead paint rules are handled as part of management.
- County rental housing license handled
- State-licensed home inspection arranged
- Plans from 6% of collected rent
Communities we serve in Baltimore County
Baltimore County has no incorporated towns. These communities are governed by the County.
Towson
The county seat and home to Towson University. New licenses near campus may be limited.
Catonsville
Home to a main campus of the Community College of Baltimore County.
Dundalk
Home to a CCBC campus on the east side of the county.
Essex
Home to a CCBC campus, east of Baltimore City.
What we handle for owners
Rental rules in Baltimore County
Baltimore County licenses every rental property.
- Baltimore County: all rental property needs a County rental housing license before a tenant moves in. The license runs three years. For buildings of six or fewer units, a state-licensed home inspector inspects each unit, and homes built before 1978 need a lead certificate. Owners who live outside Maryland must name a legal agent who lives in Maryland. (Baltimore County PAI)
- Towson Neighborhood Preservation District: within one mile of Towson University’s main campus, new rental licenses may be restricted where a block already has a high share of rentals. (Baltimore County PAI)
- 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 Baltimore County
- Towson is the county seat of Baltimore County. (Maryland Manual)
- Towson University, founded in 1866, sits about eight miles north of Baltimore. (Towson University)
- Catonsville, Dundalk and Essex are unincorporated communities, each with a Community College of Baltimore County campus. (CCBC)
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 $1,100 minimum in the Baltimore area. Every other price is on the pricing page.
Nearby areas we manage
Baltimore County owner questions
Yes. All rental property in Baltimore County must be licensed before a tenant moves in. The license runs three years, and buildings of six or fewer units need an inspection by a state-licensed home inspector.
Baltimore County requires owners who live outside Maryland to name a legal agent who lives in Maryland. We walk you through that during onboarding.
Plans are 6%, 10% or 15% of collected rent. Leasing is one month’s rent with a $1,100 minimum in the Baltimore area.
Find out what your Baltimore County rental should rent for
Free rental analysis, back within 3 to 5 business days. No obligation.
Or call or text (240) 902-5767.