About Us
Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement is responsible for coordinating and enforcing standards that control what goes on before, during and after construction. Staff from nine agencies, who work cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection and enforcement comprise Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement.
Employees from County, bi-County and State agencies have co-located to Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement in an effort to streamline the Department's processes.
Employees from County, bi-County and State agencies have co-located to Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement in an effort to streamline the Department's processes.
Mission
The Mission of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement is to promote economic development in Prince George's County and protect the safety of County residents, businesses, and visitors through efficient permitting, inspection and licensing services to ensure compliance with established building, zoning and property standards codes.
Vision
To consolidate in a single location the various functions associated with the regulation and approval of economic development and redevelopment projects within the County, and position the County as a national model for permit processing, plan review, inspection, code enforcement and business licensing.
Divisions
- Permitting and Licensing Division - Provides administrative oversight of permits and licenses
- Site/Road Plan Review Division - Provides review and approval of site/road plans and permits for site development, grading, storm drainage, stormwater management, floodplain, roads, paving and utilities
- Building Plan Review Division - Provides technical support to the development community through the review and approval of plans for residential and commercial construction
- Inspections Division - Protects the natural and man-made environment in Prince George's County, as well as the safety and welfare of our citizens, by enforcing building, site and road development codes and regulations
- Enforcement Division - Ensures that Prince George's County remains a great place in which to live, work, visit and invest by enforcing property maintenance standards and appropriate zoning laws to keep communities free of litter and blighted properties