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Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement

Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement

We promote economic development and protect the safety of County residents, businesses, and visitors through permitting, inspection, and licensing services.

Rent Stabilization and Protection

Rent Stabilization and Protection

Prince George's County has passed the Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act of 2024, a law designed to protect renters from excessive rent increases while ensuring landlords can maintain their properties.

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Permit Rapid Response Team (PRRT)

County Executive Braveboy established the PRRT initiative as part of her Elevate Prince George's program. The goal is to spur economic growth by streamlining permitting for major development projects.

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Use and Occupancy

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Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement Highlights

Project Elevate–Strike Force 311

County Executive Braveboy launched Strike Force 311 to coordinate with county agencies, partners, and local contractors to address the backlog of 13,345 nuisance complaints.

DPIE Urges Home Buyers to Beware of Unpermitted Construction

Take steps before you buy and check for any permits that have been pulled for work on the property.

Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement News and Announcements

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News

Administrative Use and Occupancy Permit Process

October 6, 2025 October 6, 2025

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News

New Prince George's County Permit Process: Submittal of TPIP Document

October 2, 2025 October 2, 2025

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News

New "Homeowner Residential Permitting Guide" Released

June 20, 2025 June 20, 2025

Upcoming Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement Events

News & Events

August 20, 2026

August 20, 2026, Nuisance Abatement Board Hearing

9:30 am - 2:00 pm

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Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement Leadership

Dawit Abraham

Dawit Abraham, P.E.

Director

Director Abraham is a civil engineer with over four decades of experience in engineering design and construction work. He has served in various leadership roles in Prince George’s County Government at DPW&T and DPIE.

Mr. Abraham has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Iowa and a Master of Science in Civil and Structural Engineering from Lehigh University. He is a Professional Engineer licensed to practice and is a member of the County Engineers Association of Maryland, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the American Society of Civil