California, MD Property Management

What does HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rent say about California, MD?

California has two ZIP codes, 20619 and 20634, and both fall under HUD’s St. Mary’s County table. HUD sets one Fair Market Rent for the whole county rather than one per ZIP. It is a federal benchmark used for voucher programs. It is not a prediction of what a specific home will rent for.

Source: HUD FY2027 FMR for St. Mary’s County, retrieved October 29, 2026. A housing choice voucher payment standard starts from this table. For a number based on your own home, request a free rental assessment. The market rent entry explains the difference.

Do I need a rental license in California, MD?

No. The Maryland People’s Law Library lists no long-term or short-term rental license for St. Mary’s County, in a table updated September 22, 2026. California is a Census-designated place, not an incorporated town with its own code. The library is the state judiciary’s law library, not a county site, so call the county before you list a home. See the rental license entry and our Southern Maryland rental license guide.

What is the main park in California, MD?

Myrtle Point Waterfront Park is run by St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks at 24050 Patuxent Boulevard, California, MD 20619. Visit St. Mary’s describes two miles of shoreline, 7.3 miles of hiking trails, and room to launch a canoe, kayak or paddleboard on the Patuxent River. The county posts hours, prices and rules on a park information sheet, so check it before you tell a tenant about the park.

Which buses serve California, MD?

Three St. Mary’s Transit System routes serve California.

Maryland MTA commuter route 725 is named California/Charlotte Hall, and it lists a stop at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept in California and a Charlotte Hall park and ride. It runs toward Washington, DC.

How far is California from the places owners ask about?

Using the Census Bureau’s 2024 place points, California is about 4 miles in a straight line from Lexington Park, where our St. Mary’s and Calvert office is. It is about 8 miles from Leonardtown. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, at 25500 Point Lookout Rd. in Leonardtown, is the closest of the six hospitals we checked. These are straight-line figures, not drive times.

What should an owner check before listing a home in California, MD?

1. Look up the county benchmark. The two-bedroom figure is $1,787, and the same table covers Lexington Park and Leonardtown.
2. Confirm the license rule with the county. The state’s table lists none for St. Mary’s County.
3. Plan the utilities. SMECO provides electric service to all of St. Mary’s County.
4. Note the transit at the address, such as STS route 1 or the MTA 725 stop. State it as a fact about the location.
5. Ask for a free assessment, so the rent you set comes from your own home.

How does Real Property Management Gold work in California, MD?

Our Lexington Park office, at 22099 Three Notch Road Ste 111, Lexington Park, MD 20653, manages California rentals. Real Property Management Gold handles marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and financial reporting. Our tenant placement fee is 6.9% of the 1-year lease total, charged once after move-in. The property management fees page lists 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. See property management services for what we cover.

California is in St. Mary’s County. Nearby town pages are Lexington Park and Leonardtown.

Next step

Request a free assessment at Contact us or call (301) 392-2172.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check the linked official source or talk to a Maryland attorney.