WASHINGTON COUNTY
Hancock, MD Property Management
We manage rental homes in Hancock and the western end of Washington County from our office in Cumberland, straight down I-68. Owners get leasing, maintenance and Maryland compliance handled in one place.
- No Town or County rental license for long-term rentals
- Maryland lead paint registration handled
- Plans from 6% of collected rent
What we handle for owners
Rental rules in Hancock
Hancock is an incorporated town in Washington County, so Town, County and State rules all apply.
- Town of Hancock and Washington County: we found no Town or County rental license for long-term rentals. Hagerstown, the county seat, licenses rentals inside its city limits, so we confirm the rules for your property’s exact location before your first tenant. (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 Hancock
- Hancock is an incorporated town in Washington County, chartered in 1853. (Maryland Manual)
- Interstate 68 begins at I-70 in Hancock and runs west to Cumberland, so the town sits where the two highways meet. (FHWA)
- The Western Maryland Rail Trail and the C&O Canal towpath both run through town, and the C&O Canal National Historical Park has a visitor center on East Main Street. (National Park Service)
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
Hancock owner questions
We found no Town of Hancock or Washington County license for long-term rentals. State rules still apply, including lead paint registration for homes built before 1978. Hagerstown has its own rental license, so a property there follows different rules.
Yes. We manage a small apartment building in Hancock and serve owners there from our Cumberland office.
Plans are 6%, 10% or 15% of collected rent, with monthly minimums of $75, $125 or $175 per unit. Leasing is one month’s rent with a $900 minimum, the same as the rest of Western Maryland.
226 E Union St, Unit 5, Cumberland, MD 21502. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 4:00.
Find out what your Hancock rental should rent for
Free rental analysis, back within 3 to 5 business days. No obligation.
Or call (240) 916-6008.