Tagged Content:Permitting, Inspections & Enforcement

The law was enacted on June 18, 2024, and is effective on September 15, 2024. The law establishes permanent rent stabilization...

Landlords at age-restricted senior housing facilities are permitted to increase the rent no more than the lesser of the Consumer...

If you believe that you are overcharged, you should first contact your landlord to discuss the increase in your rent. If it is...

The legislation applies County wide, including within the municipalities. Check with your municipality to determine whether they...

It depends. The definition of “utilities included” should be defined in your lease agreement. Some leases may include the cost...

A unit subject to a regulatory agreement (including a recorded covenant) with a governmental agency or an agreement with a third...

The PRSA does not apply to any unit within or a part of a building cooperative.

Yes, residents of school dormitories are exempt from the PRSA.

The PRSA creates a category of “regulated rental units” that are subject to the cap. Units that are included in one of the...

For the purposes of the PRSA, the “completion date” is the date that the initial certificate of occupancy for the property was...

The legislation gives DPIE enforcement authority to enforce the PRSA, which includes the authority to impose fines for...

Landlords at all other regulated units can increase your annual rent in an amount equal to the lesser of either the Consumer...

No, the cap applies to tenants who are both currently residing in their units who are renewing their leases during the effective...

The PRSA applies to units under a month-to-month rental agreement, including agreements that become month-to-month agreements...

It depends on whether the room meets the definition of a dwelling unit pursuant to Section 13-138(a)(8) of the County Code. If a...

Yes. Rents in market rate units that are occupied by a tenant with a housing voucher are subject to the rental assistance...

As long as the unit is owned by one or more individuals domiciled in the County, condominium units are exempt from the PRSA.

The following are exempt from the PRSA:

• A unit whose construction was completed on or after January 1, 2000
• A unit in a licensed...

A unit is only exempt for as long as the conditions that place it inside of the exemption still apply. If at any point the...

Yes, a building landlord and/or owner must always have a copy of the certificate of occupancy for each building and/or residence...

With a valid Use & Occupancy Permit, the following businesses may operate out of residences: two-chair hair salons; some types...

The cost and time that it takes to secure a license depends on the type of license.  

There are a variety of processes for licensing. The applicant can find that out by researching the business they wish to operate...

DPIE only issues licenses for a few businesses. Once a Use & Occupancy Permit has been received, the aspiring business owner...

The home-based business first must be approved by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (Park and Planning)...

The reasons are many. It may be that people who are unemployed or want to become entrepreneurs operate businesses out of their...

Any business that does not have a valid Use and Occupancy Permit (U&O). Those businesses may include operating a lawn...

The State of Maryland and Prince George’s County adopts the codes published by the International Code Council (ICC). For more...

Building permits expire after six (6) months of construction inactivity and/or no scheduled inspections. To report an abandoned...

The County investigates new home claims (homes one year old or less) of sub-standard construction. Please enter a service...

If the area is an active construction site, please report the issue to the Police Department. Call the non-emergency number at...

Construction noise is permitted daily from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.  Noise that can be heard within fifty (50) feet, or in a...

Mud, dust or run-off from construction sites, due to truck traffic or other means, should be reported to the Department of...

You can schedule an inspection by calling the Automated Inspection Request and Information System (AIRIS) Line at 301-755-9000...

Copies of records will be provided in the form or format requested, only if the records are readily reproducible in that form or...

You should contact Property Maintenance via PGC311 at 3-1-1 if you are inside the County. Dial 301-883-4748 if you are outside...

Apartment repair requests should be directed to the owner or manager of the property. If repairs are not completed within a...

Only one wrecked, dismantled, inoperable or unlicensed vehicle may be kept on private property, and it must be stored in a...

All building permit applications are processed through the ePermits Online Portal. For questions, contact the Permit Information...

Yes, you may build your own house. Visit DPIE's Permit page on our website for information to help you get started. The...

Depending on the type of permit, you are required to have site plans and building plans to upload into the online system. For a...

Site/Road issues many permits including the following:

• Site Development Concept Plan
• Street Grade Establishment Plan
• Site...

A rental license is required. Visit DPIE's Enforcement Division page for Rental License information. All rental license...

The minimum requirements are:

- Provide a copy of complete architectural/structural plans for all residential construction...

The requirements are:
- A permit is not required if your shed is less than 150 square feet.
- You need to complete the Application...

Yes. The application will be categorized as a Commercial with Use (CU) Tenant Fit-Out Application. Once the building permit is...

The sprinkler/fire alarm drawings are submitted in a separate building permit application for approval of sprinklers/alarms.

Additional requirements may be requested once the plans are submitted and reviewed. If there is any plumbing work, contact WSSC...

Yes, you need a permit and permission from the County. However, you first need to call CountyClick 311. If the tree is in the...

Just information regarding existing/proposed fire protection systems should be included on the building permit drawing. A...

No; however, a permit cannot be issued until a contractor is identified.

Fees may be paid on the ePayments online link. For alternate forms of payment, visit DPIE’s “Payments” page for more information...

Plans are reviewed in-house unless you select a Third Party Plan Reviewer. Visit DPIE’s website for information on the Third...

The Critical Area includes all land within 1,000 feet of Maryland’s tidal waters and tidal wetlands. It also includes the waters...

Before removing the tree, please contact the DPIE Inspections Division at 301-755-9000 to schedule an inspection. Once the...

The Critical Area Conservation Plan is reviewed and approved by M-NCPPC Planning Board or by the Planning Director. The Developm...

The Critical Area Conservation and Planting Agreement must be recorded prior to the Conservation Plan being signed. Typically...

Electrical work must be inspected, and the inspection must be requested at least 24 hours in advance by calling the County’s...

Complete the Plan Review Application and upload the drawings for Food Facilities, Remodels, Equipment Evaluations, Raze, and...

Rental licenses are applied for online in Momentum. Please contact the Enforcement Division at 301-883-6168 or email at dpierent...

Prince George’s County Business Licenses are applied for online in Momentum. To view the types of Business Licenses issued by...

Please click on the following link and follow the process to obtain access to apply for online Mechanical Permits.

Prince George’s County Licensing Center does not issue licenses for Commercial Contractors. Please contact the State of Maryland...

Only a Master Electrician licensed by the State of Maryland can apply for Electrical Permits. Please visit DPIE's website and...

Applications for food truck permits are submitted online in Momentum. Go down the list and click on the "Special Food Service...

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There is a matrix posted on the DPIE website that identifies what types of permits you need from Prince George’s County and...

If the grass is higher than 12 inches, this Code violation should be reported to PGC311 at 3-1-1 if you are inside the County...

Operating an auto repair business from a residential property is illegal under the County's Zoning Ordinance. Once illegal...

A rental license is required to rent a single-family dwelling. Visit DPIE's Code Enforcement page on rental licenses for more...

Visit DPIE's Permit page on our website for information, including documentation to include with your permit application. The...

Use ePermits online portal and enter all requested information into the system. Once all the information is entered, including...

Fees associated with each type of permit vary and can be found on DPIE's Fee Schedule located on our website's Permitting Bonds...

No. It is a violation of the County's Zoning Ordinance. Any such repair activity must cease immediately if this is being done on...

A permit under which no work has commenced within 180 days after issuance shall expire and become null and void. Please refer to...

The process is as follows:
- You need to complete the Application Form.
- You need to provide a site plan showing the location...

The process is:
- You need to complete the Application Form.
- You need to provide a copy of the basement floor plans. Please...

The 1st cycle review is approximately 4-6 weeks, or you may use Third Party Plan Review if you want an expedited process: Third...

Just information regarding existing/proposed fire protection systems should be included on the building permit drawing. A...

The sprinkler/fire alarm drawings are submitted in a separate building permit application for approval of sprinklers/alarms.

A copy of the signed lease agreement between tenant/owner or letter of authorization from owner is required. View DPIE’s Use &...

Please see the DPIE Fee Schedule.

The Building Permit with U&O is valid for 6 months. If an extension is needed, submit a permit renewal request to Clarence...

No, the building permit has to be issued first. For more information and requirements, visit DPIE’s website page on Third Party...

The easiest way to determine if your property is in the Critical Area is to view the M-NCPPC PGAtlas website. Once on the site...

A Critical Area Staff Level Review of your project can be done if it meets the following conditions: disturbance of 500 square...

A Critical Area Bond is required to cover the required plantings. A cost estimate from a landscaping company is generally used...

Driveways must be constructed at least 3.5 feet inside the residential property line, and not closer than 18 feet to driveways...

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In most cases, zoning constraints and food regulations do not allow residential property to be used for the preparation and...

Limited Master Electrician licenses are applied for online in Momentum Licensing. Go down the list to the "Master Electrician -...

Prince George’s County Licensing Center only issues licenses for certain types of businesses. To view the types of Business...

If you have recently renewed your State of Maryland Master HVACR license, please send a copy of the current license to onlinemec...

To obtain information on applying for a U&O Permit, access DPIE's Use and Occupancy Permit page.

If you have recently renewed your State of Maryland Master Electrician’s license, please send a copy of the current license to o...