A |
| Aging
Services |
The Aging Services Division provides and supports a
broad range of services and programs for seniors and their families,
including nutrition, long-term care, volunteer services, and events. |
| Animal
Management |
The Animal Management Division (AMD) assists
the citizens of Prince George's County with a full range of situations
involving animals. Services include licensing, inoculations, shelters,
adoptions, lost and found, and humane education programs. |
| Art
in Public Places |
Art in Public Places is a dynamic process that challenges artists
to respond innovatively to the rich cultural and ethnic diversity
of Prince George's County. |
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Assessment
Office
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The Assessor's office is responsible for valuing
and listing all taxable property within its jurisdiction. |
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B |
| Bidding
Opportunity Guide [PDF] |
The Office of Central Services provides the Bidding Opportunity
Guide to the community in order to provide advance notice of upcoming
bidding opportunities. |
| Board
of Education |
The Board of Education web site provides resources
for parents, students and residents in the County. Additionally,
the site provides information about Board members, public schools,
and policies and procedures. |
| Board
of Elections |
Provides information and services related to voter registration,
absentee ballots, precincts and polling places, becoming an election
judge, municipal elections, and frequently asked questions. |
|
Business
License
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Issues licenses and accepts renewals of Licenses
for Maryland businesses located with Prince George's County. |
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C |
| Cable
Television Commission |
The Cable Television Commission enforces the County's franchise
with Comcast Cable Communications. Meetings are held each month and
are open to the public. |
| Cemetery
Regulation for Prince George's County |
For-profit cemeteries that operate in the County
are regulated by Prince George's County and the State of Maryland.
If you have questions or problems relating to one of these cemeteries,
contact the Department of Environmental Resources at (301) 883-5812
or call the Maryland State Office of Cemetery Oversight at (410)
230-6229. |
| Central
Services, Office of |
Administers centralized support services for the County Government,
including facilities operation and management, contract administration
and procurement, fleet management, real estate, and administrative
services. |
| Children,
Youth & Families Services |
Works to improve the quality of life for children
and their families in Prince George's County. This includes planning,
implementation and monitoring a system of care that helps children
and their families build on their strengths and to be self-sufficient,
safe and healthy in their homes and communities. |
| Circuit
Court |
The Circuit Court is the general jurisdiction trial Court that
has full common law equity powers in all civil and criminal cases,
along with additional powers and jurisdiction conferred by the Constitution. |
| Clerk
of the Circuit Court |
The Prince George's County Clerk of the Court's
office files, processes, and maintains civil, criminal and juvenile
actions. |
| Community
Services |
Community Services Division (CSD) enforces the County's Housing
and Property maintenance requirements. CSD inspectors also ensure
that businesses applying for Use and Occupancy Permits meet all applicable
Fire Code requirements. |
|
Community Use of Public Facilities |
Provided by the Public Libraries, the use of
meeting and/or conference rooms by groups in Prince George's County
is available to those who agree to observe the rules and whose activities
will not adversely affect library operations. |
| Conference
and Visitors Bureau |
The Conference and Visitors Bureau website will help you navigate
and enjoy all that Prince George's County has to offer its visitors.
One glance and you will understand why we say "Surprising Prince
George's County - so much to see, so much to discover." |
|
Correction
and Rehabilitation
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|
County Charter
|
Prince George's County eGov Services |
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E |
| Economic
Development Corporation |
Offers a series of business assistance programs from expediting
permits and approvals, providing access to County and State business
incentives, to arranging financing for commercial development or
small business loans. |
| Education, Board of |
The Board of Education web site provides resources
for parents, students and residents in the County. Additionally,
the site provides information about Board members, public schools,
and policies and procedures. |
| Emergency
Financial Assistance |
Provides financial assistance if you are facing an eviction , utility
cut-off, foreclosure, relocation after an eviction, or work-related
expenses |
| Emergency
Food Assistance |
Food is provided to eligible individuals and
families free of charge. |
| Emergency
Shelter |
Emergency Shelters provide a clean and safe environment for individuals
and families in Prince George's County. |
| Employment |
Check out current career opportunities and apply
online. Also, the Career Opportunity Center provides information
about the application process and employment with Prince George's
County. |
| Emergency
Management |
Provides for the preparation and carrying out of plans for the
defense of persons and property within the County in the event of
an enemy attack, sabotage or other hostile action, or from fire,
flood, earthquake, hurricane, or other natural causes. Prepares the
Family Disaster Plan. |
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Environmental
Resources, Department of (DER)
|
Responds to the needs of the public by improving
the quality of life through the enhancement and cultivation of the
natural and created environment. Departments include Animal Management,
Community Standards, Programs & Planning, Permit Review, and
Waste Management. |
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F |
| Family Disaster Plan (PDF) |
Informative and instructional information on what your family can
do to prepare for unforseen disaster. |
| Family
Investment Administration |
Helps families and individuals with temporary
assistance and ongoing assistance through the Temporary Cash Assistance
program, Food Stamps, Medial Assistance, the Child Care Voucher Program,
Emergency Assistance and the TEMHA program. |
| Family
Services |
Devoted to making services available that improve the quality of
life for individuals and families, and that support and strengthen
our community. Including Aging Services, Children, Youth & Families,
Individuals with Disabilities, Mental Health Authority, and Management
Services. |
| Fire/EMS
Department |
Provides Fire and Emergency Management Services. |
|
Forms
|
Various forms are available on this website for download as Adobe
PDF files, as well as many that can be filled out and submitted online. |
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G |
| Geographical
Information Systems (GIS) |
Provides GIS mapping services to the County. Provides maps available
for purchase by residents and business of the county. |
| Gas (natural) - Washington Gas
|
Washington Gas provides natural gas to Prince
George's County. |
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H |
| Health
Department |
Provides health services to the residents of Prince George's County,
including disease control, environmental health, individual health
services for adolescents, adults and seniors, and women and children. |
| Healthy
Families Prince George's |
A voluntary program that provides support to
first time mothers under the age of 25, and to the children's fathers.
Services include prenatal support, intensive home visiting and mentoring
services. |
| Housing & Community
Development |
Services include Housing and Rental Assistance, Community Planning & Development,
and Housing Development. |
| Housing & Homeless
Services |
Provides Homelessness Prevention, Emergency Assistance,
Utility Assistance, Emergency Food Assistance, Emergency Shelter,
and Transitional Housing. |
| Human
Relations Commission |
Ensures the rights of all people to pursue their lives free from
discrimination. |
| Hospitals
|
Link to the Dimensions Health Care web site. |
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I |
| Immigration and Naturalization (U.S. Department of Justice) |
Link to the Immigration & Naturalization web site. |
| Individuals
with Disabilities |
Provides information, referral and advocacy services
to ensure that county residents with disabilities have full access
to all county buildings, programs and services, and are able to fully
participate in their neighborhoods and communities. |
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Information
Technology & Communication, Office of
|
OITC is a centralized support agency with responsibilities for
diverse missions that includes the administration and management
of County's data processing systems, voice & data telecommunications
networks and geographic information system. |
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L |
| Land
Records |
Acts as custodian for the recording and maintenance
of all public records connected to real estate in Prince George's
County. Contact them for recording or state transfer tax fees or
for any other inquiries regarding Land Records |
| Law
Library Catalog |
Search the Law Library Catalog online. All holdings
of the law library are listed. |
| Law,
Office of |
Serves all County agencies and citizens and effectively
enforces the civil laws of the County. |
| Leaf
Collection |
DPW&T operates its Leaf Collection Program in the fall. The
program includes the collection of leaves that have been raked and/or
bagged and placed at the roadside. |
| Leadership
Prince George's |
The mission of Leadership Prince George's (LPG)
is to assist in the further development of our area's leadership
to meet the challenges of leading our multicultural community into
the 21st century. |
|
Legislative Information System
|
The Legislative Information System provides convenient and searchable
access to bills and resolutions considered by the Prince George's
County Council and the enacted County Code. |
| Libraries
|
Website of the Prince George's County Public Library. |
Liquor
Licenses
|
Alcoholic Beverage Licenses are issued by the Board of License
Commissioners based on public accommodation. |
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M |
| Maps, Livable Community County |
A one-stop resource center containing geographic information systems
(GIS) applications, how and where to request digital GIS data and
maps, and to download printable maps. |
| Mental Health Authority |
Oversees public mental health services here in Prince George's
County. The Mental Health Authority Division ensures that individuals
with mental illnesses receive the care they need. |
| Management & Budget, Office of |
Responsible for budget formulation, fiscal control,
program and project control and evaluation, and management and policy
analysis. |
| Maryland
Manual On-line: Guide to Maryland Government |
Published by the Maryland State Archives, the Maryland Manual On-Line
is updated daily. |
| Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission |
Created to acquire, develop, maintain and administer
a regional system of parks in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. |
| Metro Bus and Rail |
Link to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
website, which features information about Metrobus, Metrorail. |
| Minority
Business Opportunities Commission |
Learn how to obtain an MBE certification. Prince
George's County is committed to awarding 30 percent of its procurement
dollars to certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). |
| Motor Vehicle Administration
|
The MVA web site provides numerous services and information, including
vehicle registration, license renewal, and more. |
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Moving
Guide
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O |
| Office
Of Homeland Security |
The Homeland Security Advisory System is a means to disseminate
information regarding the risk of terrorist acts to federal, state,
and local authorities and to the American people. |
| Orphan's
Court |
Hears all matters involving decedent's estates
which are contested and supervises all those estates which are probated
judicially. |
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Online Forms
|
Various forms are available on this website for download as Adobe
PDF files, as well as many that can be filled out and submitted online. |
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P |
|
Programs & Planning
Division
|
Administers stormwater management, flood damage assessment, flood
insurance information, allocation of water and sewer service allocation,
the reforestation of designated areas, and the restoration of degraded
streams and ponds. |
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Personnel & Labor
Relations, Office of
|
Provides a wide array of services that affect
the lives of those who want to be employees, those who are currently
employed by the County, and those who are former employees. |
| Permit & Review |
Provides technical support to review fire, life safety and site inspections throughout a construction project. |
| Police Department |
The primary enforcement agency in the County. |
| Public Works & Transportation, Department of |
Provide and sustains the County's transportation system, its roads,
bridges and public transit services. Services include public transit
and leaf and snow removal. |
| Pet
Licensing |
Information on how to apply for a dog/cat/ferret
license. |
| Public
Health Related Licenses |
Information on PERC testing and obtaining Food Facility Permits. |
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R |
| Redevelopment
Authority of Prince George's County |
Acts as a facilitator of redevelopment through partnerships with
other private- or public-sector partners. Initiatives include the
$1 Home Initiative, Arts District Initative, Financial Assistance
Programs, Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program and more. |
| Register
of Wills |
Responsible for appointing personal representatives
to administer decedents' estates and for overseeing the proper and
timely administration of these proceedings. |
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S |
| Schools,
Prince George's County Public |
A list of resources for education in the county, including public
schools and the community college. |
| Sheriff,
Office of the |
Provides all mandated and public services in
a professional and proficient manner through teamwork, and a commitment
to excellence. |
| Snow
Removal |
Snow removal services are provided by the Department of Public
Works and Transportation (DPWT). |
| Social
Services, Department of |
Provides intervention services that strengthen
families, protect children and vulnerable adults, encourage self-sufficiency
and promote personal responsibility. Services include Housing & Homeless,
Family Investment, Foster Care/Adoptive Services, and Child, Adult & Family
Services. |
| Soil
Conservation District |
The District works to control and prevent soil erosion in order
to preserve natural resources, control floods, prevent impairment
of dams and reservoirs, assist in maintaining the navigability of
rivers and harbors, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base and protect
the public lands. |
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State's
Attorney, Office of the
|
The State's Attorney's Office prosecutes everyone
charged with committing a crime in Prince George's County. |
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T |
|
Task Force
on High School Capacity Alternatives |
The Council recently created a task force under CR38 (Task Force on High School Capacity Alternatives). |
| Telephone Service [Verizon] |
Links to Verizon's website. Verizon provides phone service in Prince George's County. |
| Transportation |
Information on getting around Prince George's County. |
| Trash/
Recycling |
Services, facility locations and hours of operation from the Waste
Management Division. |
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U |
| Utility
Assistance |
Provides assisitance with heating bills if you are a renter or
homeowner. It can also help eligible homeowners reduce the future
costs of heating their homes by assisting them in having their homes
weatherized. |
W |
| Water/Sewer Service [WSSC] |
Link to the WSSC site, where you can obtain information on bill
paying, services, and additional resources. |
| Waste
Management |
Services, facility locations and hours of operation
from the Waste Management Division. |
|
Wills,
Register of
|
Responsible for appointing personal representatives to administer
decedents' estates and for overseeing the proper and timely administration
of these proceedings. |
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Y |
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Youth Strategy and Programs
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For information on Youth Strategy and Programs, contact us at (301) 772-4720. |
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Z |
| Zoning
Enforcement |
For information on the People's Zoning Commission, contact (301)
952-3186. |
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