Hearings & Commissions

The Prince George's County Department of the Environment (DoE) provides hearing requests on complaints related to animal control and towing inquiries.

For more information, click on the below topics.

Animal Control Commission

If you would like to make a complaint regarding an ongoing situation with a nuisance animal, fill out the form found when clicking on the link and submit it to the Prince George's County Animal Control Commission, 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 500, Largo, MD 20774.

Climate Action Commission

Responsible for developing a comprehensive roadmap to address the challenges of climate change in the county. The commission aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity, and protect the county’s natural resources from the increasing likelihood of significant climate change impacts. The commission’s charge is set forth in CR-07-2020.

Environmental Justice Commission

Studies and recommends actions to address environmental justice issues in Prince George’s County, with a focus on fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. 

Solid Waste Advisory Commission

provides recommendations to the County Executive and County Council on solid waste management issues. The commission also provides a forum for public input on solid waste issues and promotes public awareness of waste management issues in the county.

Towing/Vehicle Show Cause

Download a copy of the Vehicle Show Cause Hearing form when scheduling a meeting to determine whether a vehicle was properly towed and impounded under the provision of Subtitle Divisions 5 and 26 of the County Code.