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June 26, 2025

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Airbnb takes another shot at Ocean City’s occupancy tax

Two councilmen had a conflict of interest while approving the tax, the company alleges.

Airbnb Says Ocean City's New Occupancy Tax is Illegal

The online travel giant argues that the tax should also apply to hotels and motels in town.

Ocean City Narrowly Approves New Occupancy Tax

City Council votes 4-3 to impose the 3 percent tax on lodging booked through online vacation platforms.

Ocean City Introduces Occupancy Tax for Online Vacation Rentals

A 3 percent tax would apply to bookings through online vacation platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo.