--- title: "Calvert County Property Management and Rental Rules" description: "Calvert County rental license rules, HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents by ZIP, SMECO power, commuter buses, parks, and our Lexington Park office. Free assessment." url: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/calvert-county publisher: Real Property Management Gold phone: +1-301-392-2172 assessment: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment --- # Calvert County Property Management Calvert County has no county rental license, but the towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach license rentals separately, per the People's Law Library as of October 2026. SMECO serves all but the northern tip of the county. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for each ZIP. Our Lexington Park office manages Calvert rentals. Areas we serveUpdated October 29, 20264 min read - **Town licenses only.** Chesapeake Beach and North Beach require a rental license. The county itself does not. - **ZIP-level HUD rents.** HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom benchmark runs from $1,480 in ZIP 20678 (Prince Frederick) to $2,840 in ZIP 20688 (Solomons). - **Commuter bus routes.** MTA routes 820, 830, 840 and 850 leave from North Beach, Dunkirk and Prince Frederick. - **Lexington Park office.** Our St. Mary's and Calvert County office is at 22099 Three Notch Road Ste 111, Lexington Park. ![Map of Calvert County among the counties served in Southern Maryland, with both offices](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/maps/calvert-county.svg) Gold houses: our Lexington Park and Waldorf offices. US Census Bureau TIGERweb (counties, areal hydrography, US and state highways), retrieved 2026-10-29; town points from the Census 2024 Gazetteer; office points from the Census Geocoder. ## Rent benchmarks in Calvert ZIP code2061020615, Broomes Island20629, Solomons20639, Huntingtown20657, Chesapeake Ranch Estates20676, St. Leonard20678, Prince Frederick20685, St. Leonard20688, Solomons20689, Chesapeake Beach20714, North Beach20732, Chesapeake Beach20736, Owings20754, Dunkirk20601, Waldorf20602, Waldorf20603, Bensville2061120612, Benedict20616, Bryans Road20617, Bryantown20622, Charlotte Hall20625, Cobb Island2063220637, Hughesville20640, Bryans Road2064520646, La Plata2065820661, Cobb Island2066220664, Rock Point20675, Pomfret20677, Port Tobacco Village2069320695, Waldorf20613, Brandywine20745, National Harbor20772, Upper Marlboro20606206092061820619, California20620, Callaway206212062420626206282063020634, California2063620650, Leonardtown20653, Lexington Park2065620659, Mechanicsville20660206672067020674, Piney Point2068020684206862068720690, Tall Timbers20692, Tall Timbers BedroomsStudioStudio11 bedroom22 bedrooms33 bedrooms44 bedrooms HUD benchmark rent $2,460/month Small Area Fair Market Rent for this ZIP, Calvert County. HUD FY2027. Silver 8.9% $219 fee $2,241 to you Gold 10.9% $268 fee $2,192 to you Platinum 12.9% $317 fee $2,143 to you One-time tenant placement: **$2,037** (6.9% of a 1-year lease at this rent). [Get a real rent number, free](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us?zip=20610&beds=3#assessment) HUD Fair Market Rents are a federal benchmark for voucher programs, not an appraisal of your home. Fees from [our published pricing](https://www.realpmgold.com/property-management-fees). Data retrieved 2026-10-29. [How this works](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/rent-check) ## Does Calvert County require a rental license? The county does not. The Maryland People’s Law Library lists no county rental license in Calvert County. It does list two towns that license rentals on their own: Chesapeake Beach (Code section 162-14) and North Beach. The table was last updated September 22, 2026. See the [rental license](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/rental-license) entry and our [Southern Maryland rental license guide](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/landlord-center/southern-maryland-rental-license) for the full comparison. If a town requires a license and you rent without one, you cannot use the failure to pay rent process in District Court. That is why the town matters even when the county has no rule. Our [Chesapeake Beach page](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/calvert-county/chesapeake-beach) covers the town’s rule. ## What does HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rent say about Calvert County? HUD sets a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in Calvert County. It is a federal benchmark used for voucher programs. It is not a prediction of what a specific home will rent for. A [housing choice voucher](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/housing-choice-voucher) payment standard starts from it. ZIP Area Efficiency 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR 20678 Prince Frederick $1,160 $1,160 $1,480 $2,050 $2,320 20639 Huntingtown $1,210 $1,220 $1,550 $2,150 $2,430 20736 Owings $1,370 $1,380 $1,750 $2,420 $2,740 20689 Chesapeake Beach $1,370 $1,380 $1,760 $2,430 $2,750 20657 Lusby $1,400 $1,410 $1,790 $2,480 $2,800 20732 Chesapeake Beach $1,490 $1,510 $1,910 $2,640 $2,990 20714 North Beach $1,610 $1,640 $2,070 $2,790 $3,140 20754 Dunkirk $2,040 $2,070 $2,620 $3,580 $4,030 20629 Solomons $1,890 $1,910 $2,420 $3,350 $3,790 20688 Solomons $2,240 $2,250 $2,840 $3,930 $4,450 Source: HUD FY2027 Small Area FMRs for Calvert County, retrieved October 29, 2026. For a number based on your own home, [request a free rental assessment](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us). The [market rent](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/market-rent) entry explains how the two differ. ## Which utilities serve Calvert County? SMECO provides electric service to all but the northern tip of Calvert County. If your home is in the far north, ask the utility which company serves the address before you tell a tenant to set up service. Water and sewer depend on the address, so ask the county or the previous tenant. Solomons Island. Photo: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0. ## Can you commute from Calvert County by bus? Maryland MTA runs four commuter routes from Calvert County. Route Calvert stops listed Where it goes 820 North Beach, Owings, PG Equestrian Center Washington, DC 830 Sunderland park and ride, Dunkirk park and ride Washington, DC 840 St. Leonard church, Prince Frederick park and ride, Sunderland, Dunkirk Washington, DC 850 Prince Frederick, Dunkirk, Wayson’s Corner Suitland Metro station and Washington, including Navy Yard stops The county also publishes its own bus schedules on the Calvert County Public Transportation page. St. Mary’s Transit System route 5 runs from Lexington Park to Solomons. ## What parks and landmarks are in Calvert County? - Calvert Cliffs State Park in Lusby has a sandy beach, fossils and 13 miles of hiking trails, according to Maryland DNR. - Dunkirk District Park, at 10750 Southern Maryland Blvd, is 81.42 acres in the northernmost part of the county. - The Naval Research Laboratory’s Chesapeake Bay Detachment sits on the south end of Chesapeake Beach. The county seat is Prince Frederick, home to CalvertHealth Medical Center at 100 Hospital Rd. Public schools are run by Calvert County Public Schools. ## What should an owner check first in Calvert County? 1. Confirm the license rule for your town. Chesapeake Beach and North Beach require a license. The county does not. 2. Look up your ZIP. HUD’s two-bedroom benchmark runs from $1,480 in 20678 to $2,840 in 20688, so a county average tells you little. 3. Confirm the electric provider if the home is in the northern tip of the county. 4. Note the nearest MTA park and ride and state it as a fact about the location. 5. Ask for a free assessment, so the rent you set comes from your own home and not from a federal table. The [owner portal](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/owner-portal) entry explains how online statements work for owners. ## Where do we manage homes in Calvert County? Our office for St. Mary’s and Calvert counties is at 22099 Three Notch Road Ste 111, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Real Property Management Gold handles marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and financial reporting. We also manage homes in Huntingtown. Town pages with local detail: - [Prince Frederick](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/calvert-county/prince-frederick) - [Chesapeake Beach](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/calvert-county/chesapeake-beach) - [Lusby](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/calvert-county/lusby) - [Dunkirk](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/calvert-county/dunkirk) Our tenant placement fee is 6.9% of the 1-year lease total, charged once after move-in. See [property management fees](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/property-management-fees) for the three management plans. If we don’t rent your property in 29 days or less, you do not pay a management fee for the first month. That promise is included in the Gold and Platinum plans. ## Next step Request a free assessment at [Contact us](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us) or call (301) 392-2172. Compare the other counties on [Areas we serve](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve). This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check the linked official source or talk to a Maryland attorney. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Calvert County require a rental license? The county does not. The Maryland People's Law Library lists no county license, but the towns of Chesapeake Beach (Code section 162-14) and North Beach license rentals. Its table was last updated September 22, 2026. Confirm with the town before you list a home. ### What is the HUD Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Prince Frederick? For FY2027, HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in ZIP 20678 is $1,480. It is a federal benchmark used for voucher programs, not a prediction of what a specific home will rent for. Request a free assessment for a number based on your home. ### Who provides electricity in Calvert County? Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative says it serves all but the northern tip of Calvert County. If your home is in the far north, such as near Dunkirk, ask the utility which company serves the address. ### Can I commute from Calvert County to Washington, DC by bus? Maryland MTA runs commuter routes 820 (North Beach and Owings), 830 (Sunderland and Dunkirk), 840 (St. Leonard and Prince Frederick) and 850 (Prince Frederick and Dunkirk to Suitland and Washington). Check the MTA schedule pages for current times. ## Terms on this page - [Housing Choice Voucher](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/housing-choice-voucher) - [Failure to pay rent](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/failure-to-pay-rent) - [Management fee](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/management-fee) - [Rental license](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/rental-license) - [Owner portal](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/owner-portal) - [Market rent](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/market-rent) ## Sources 1. [Maryland People's Law Library: Rental License Requirements](https://www.peoples-law.org/rental-license-maryland-county-city-municipality-town-search) 2. [Maryland People's Law Library: Rental License Requirements](https://www.peoples-law.org/rental-license-maryland-county-city-municipality-town-search) 3. [HUD User: FY2027 Small Area FMRs, Calvert County HUD Metro FMR Area](https://www.huduser.gov/datasets/fmr/fmr2027/summary?year=2027&reporttype=hmfa&hmfa=METRO30500N24009) 4. [Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative: Service Area](https://www.smeco.coop/about/service-area/) 5. [Maryland MTA: Route 840](https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/840) 6. [Maryland MTA: Route 840](https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/840) 7. [Maryland MTA: Route 840](https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/840) 8. [Maryland MTA: Route 850](https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/850) 9. [Maryland MTA: Route 850](https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/850) 10. [Maryland MTA: Route 830](https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/830) 11. [Maryland MTA: Route 830](https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/830) 12. [Maryland MTA: Route 820](https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/820) 13. [Maryland MTA: Route 820](https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/820) 14. [Maryland DNR: Calvert Cliffs State Park](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/calvertcliffs.aspx) 15. [Maryland Military and Community Compatibility: NRL Chesapeake Bay Detachment](https://militarycompatibility.maryland.gov/Pages/Military-Installations-in-Maryland/nrl-chesapeake-bay-home.aspx) 16. [Calvert County Government: Dunkirk District Park grant application](https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/29131/NB4---FY20-Land-and-Water-Conservation-Fund-Grant-Application---Dunkirk-District-Park) 17. [Maryland Manual On-Line: Calvert County](https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/36loc/cal/html/cal.html) 18. [CalvertHealth: Locations](https://www.calverthealthmedicine.org/locations) 19. [Calvert County Public Schools](https://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/) Checked against the sources above on October 29, 2026. Laws, fees and programs change, so check the linked page before you act. ## Keep reading - [Charles County Property ManagementCharles County has no countywide rental license today, but La Plata and Indian Head require one. A countywide program is proposed to start July 1, 2027, subject to final adoption. SMECO supplies power, VanGO runs 17 bus routes, and our Waldorf office manages rentals here. Request a free assessment for a real rent number.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/charles-county) - [St. Mary's County Property ManagementSt. Mary's County has no county rental license, and Leonardtown has none either, per the People's Law Library as of October 2026. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,787 for the whole county. SMECO supplies power and STS runs bus routes. Our Lexington Park office manages rentals here.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/st-marys-county) - [Property Management Across Southern MarylandReal Property Management Gold manages rental homes in St. Mary's, Calvert, Charles and southern Prince George's counties from two offices, Lexington Park and Waldorf. License rules differ by county, from none in St. Mary's to a required single-family license in Prince George's. Compare each county below and request a free assessment.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve) ## Ask what your home could rent for. Free. A free rental assessment from our offices in Lexington Park and Waldorf. No cost, no contract, no pressure. [Request a free assessment](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment)[(301) 392-2172](tel:+13013922172)