St. Mary's County Property Management

Does St. Mary’s County require a rental license?

No. The Maryland People’s Law Library lists no long-term or short-term rental license for St. Mary’s County, and none for the town of Leonardtown. Its table was last updated September 22, 2026. The library is the state judiciary’s law library, not a county site, so call the county before you list a home. Our Southern Maryland rental license guide compares all four counties, and the rental license entry explains the term.

What does HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rent say about St. Mary’s County?

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 documentation for St. Mary’s County, retrieved October 29, 2026. A housing choice voucher payment standard starts from this table. Maryland treats vouchers as a lawful source of income, and our voucher guide for landlords explains the process. For a real number on your home, request a free rental assessment. The market rent entry explains why the two numbers differ.

Which utilities serve St. Mary’s County?

SMECO provides electric service to all of St. Mary’s County. Tenants usually start service in their own name before move-in. Ask the county or the previous tenant which provider handles water and sewer at the home.

How does the St. Mary’s Transit System work?

STS runs numbered routes, and the county lists three transfer points: the Governmental Center Complex in Leonardtown, the Tulagi Place Park & Ride lot in Lexington Park, and Charlotte Hall Square. The county page also carries a notice that riders should expect delays on the Charlotte Hall service line until further notice.

Maryland MTA route 725 runs from California and Charlotte Hall toward Washington, DC.

What parks and landmarks are in St. Mary’s County?

St. Mary’s River State Park sits along Maryland Route 5 between Leonardtown and Great Mills, and its Site 1 area holds a 250-acre lake. Naval Air Station Patuxent River supports more than 52,317 direct, indirect and induced jobs in Lexington Park and the surrounding area, according to a county report. The county seat is Leonardtown, and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is at 25500 Point Lookout Rd. there. Public schools are run by St. Mary’s County Public Schools.

What should an owner check first in St. Mary’s County?

1. Confirm the license rule with the county. The state’s table lists none for the county or for Leonardtown.
2. Look up the county benchmark. HUD uses $1,787 for two bedrooms in every ZIP, so it will not tell you which part of the county rents for more.
3. Plan the utilities. SMECO covers the whole county. Ask the county or the previous tenant who bills water and sewer.
4. Note the nearest STS route or MTA stop and state it as a fact about the location.
5. If you are renting out your home on orders, read the BAH and PCS entries and our military PCS rental page.
6. Ask for a free assessment, so the rent you set comes from your own home.

Where do we manage homes in St. Mary’s 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 Mechanicsville.

Town pages with local detail:

• Lexington Park
• Leonardtown
• California
• Charlotte Hall

Our tenant placement fee is 6.9% of the 1-year lease total, charged once after move-in. See 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 or call (301) 392-2172. Compare the other counties on Areas we serve.

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