ADVOCACY & LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Working Toward Reasonable Solutions
ASTRA believes public policy should be informed by facts, data, and stakeholder collaboration. Annapolis already has a licensing framework and operational standards for short-term rentals. Rather than imposing additional restrictions on responsible property owners, the City should focus on enforcing existing regulations, addressing bad actors directly, and working collaboratively with residents, businesses, and property owners to develop data-driven solutions.
We Advocate For…
Fair Regulation
Regulations should address legitimate concerns while recognizing the economic contributions of responsible operators.
Data-Driven Decisions
Public policy should be guided by measurable outcomes rather than assumptions.
Community Input
Property owners, residents, businesses, and tourism stakeholders deserve a seat at the table.
Additionally, ASTRA advocates for the Enforcement of Existing Standards.
Problem properties should be addressed directly without penalizing responsible operators.
Annapolis already has a licensing framework and operational standards for short-term rentals. Rather than imposing additional restrictions on responsible property owners, the City should focus on enforcing existing regulations, addressing bad actors directly, and working collaboratively with residents, businesses, and property owners to develop data-driven solutions
Current Annapolis Issues –
Recent Regulatory Changes
ASTRA continues to monitor changes affecting short-term rental operators in Annapolis and works with community leaders to identify balanced policy solutions.
Official Annapolis Ordinance O-17-25
Source: City of Annapolis
Link: https://annapolismd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?m=l&id=/matter.aspx?key=7269
Annapolis City Council Approves Moratorium on New STR Licenses
Source: Eye On Annapolis
Article: https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2026/03/annapolis-city-council-approves-one-year-ban-on-new-short-term-rental-licenses/
Report Annapolis Coverage of the New Rules
Source: Report Annapolis
Article: https://www.reportannapolis.com/2025/10/city-council-approves-huntley-sponsored.html