Baltimore County's Local Property Manager
HBAY Property Management serves landlords throughout Baltimore County with professional, transparent property management at a flat $150/month fee. We manage single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums across Baltimore County โ from Towson to Dundalk, Catonsville to Essex.
We're locally owned and operated, not a national franchise. We know Baltimore County's rental market, its strict rental licensing requirements, and its tenant landscape. That local knowledge translates directly into better management for your property.
Everything Included at $150/Month
๐ Tenant Selection & Placement
Complete screening โ credit, background, eviction history, and income verification
๐ต Rent Collection
Automated monthly collection, disbursed to you by the 12th of each month
๐ง Maintenance Coordination
24/7 tenant hotline, licensed contractors, zero markup on repair costs โ ever
๐ก๏ธ Eviction Protection
Legal and court costs covered up to $3,000 if eviction is necessary
๐ Semi-Annual Inspections
Two full walkthroughs per year with photo reports โ included at no extra charge
๐ Rental License Assistance
We handle Baltimore County's rental license โ inspection coordination and renewal every 3 years
๐ Financial Reporting
Real-time owner portal, monthly statements, and year-end 1099
๐ Lease Preparation & Renewals
Maryland-compliant leases, renewals always free for existing tenants
Areas We Serve in Baltimore County
Baltimore County Rental Market โ What Landlords Need to Know
Rental License Requirement
Baltimore County has one of the strictest rental licensing requirements in Maryland. Every rental property must be licensed, pass an inspection, and be renewed every 3 years. Failure to maintain a valid license can result in significant fines and may prevent you from collecting rent or pursuing eviction proceedings.
โ ๏ธ Baltimore County Rental License โ Annual Requirement
Unlike Howard County's 2-year license, Baltimore County licenses are valid for 3 years with a required inspection. HBAY coordinates your inspection and renewal every 3 years as part of our standard service.
Read our complete Baltimore County Rental License guide โ
Typical Rental Rates in Baltimore County
Baltimore County offers strong rental demand across a wide range of neighborhoods and price points:
- 1-bedroom apartment/condo: $1,200โ$1,600/month
- 2-bedroom townhouse: $1,500โ$2,100/month
- 3-bedroom single family: $1,800โ$2,600/month
- 4+ bedroom single family: $2,400โ$3,500/month
The Hidden Cost of Big-Box Property Managers in Baltimore County
Most Baltimore County property managers charge 8โ12% of monthly rent, plus lease-up fees ($500โ$1,500), maintenance markups (10โ15% on every repair), and annual inspection fees ($75โ$150). On a $1,800/month rental, that's $144โ$216/month in management fees alone โ before any add-ons. HBAY's flat $150/month saves Baltimore County landlords $600โ$1,500+ per year.
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