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Family Day Care for 8 or Fewer Children
Use and Occupancy Permit
Family Day Care provides an important source of daytime child-care services for families in Prince George's County. Many of these environments are educationally stimulating and fun. A Family Day Care Use and Occupancy Permit ensures that a residential property meets the International Residential Building Codes and local fire, zoning and building regulations that are designed to maximize safety and fire egress, when needed.
Application and Supporting Documents
Permit Applications must be entered online.
Who Can Apply
- Owner: Property Owner name must match Maryland State Assessment records, or Proof of Ownership must be submitted. Proof of Ownership: Deed and Deed Recording Receipt from Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County.
- Agent: Applicants that are not the property owner must submit document showing Owner's permission to apply for permit:
http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/4346 - Contractor: Maryland State Licensed Architect/Engineer or Maryland Home Improvement Commission license.
Plans and Drawings Requirements
- Site Plan (Signed & Sealed): Need 3 copies, showing all accessory buildings, pools and exterior structures.
Processing and Reviewing Agencies
Walk-Thru
Bring 3 copies of the entered online application, necessary support documents, and required plans and drawings to the Permit Center.
Bring 3 copies of the entered online application, necessary support documents, and required plans and drawings to the Permit Center.
ePlan
ePlan can not be used for Family Day Care for 8 or Fewer Children - Use and Occupancy permits.
ePlan can not be used for Family Day Care for 8 or Fewer Children - Use and Occupancy permits.
Fees
DPIE Fee: $162.50
All permitting fees are assessed an additional five percent (5%) Technology Fee. Fees are subject to change based on County codes.
Job Card
The Job Card is not permission to use and occupy the property as a Day Care facility.
A Job Card will be issued following Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement processing, review by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and payment of applicable fees.
A Job Card may be modified prior to final approval by inspections by submitting, in the Permit Center, the following form:
The Job Card must be at the location and available to the required inspections.
Inspections
Following approval by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, an inspection may be requested and conducted. An inspection must be requested and conducted at least once every six months to avoid the permit being "abandoned." The Job Card and approved Site Plan must be at the location and available for the required inspections.
Fire Marshal Inspector
Building/Zoning Inspector - Visit our Inspections Division pages to schedule an inspection.
Certificate of Occupancy
Following approval by the Fire Marshal and the Zoning/Building inspectors, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued.
The Certificate of Occupancy is mailed to the Property Owner.
Copies ($5 each) of the Certificate of Occupancy are available by submitting a Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) request form.
A change in the use, name or owner requires filing a new Use and Occupancy Permit.
*Notes:
DPIE Fee: $162.50
All permitting fees are assessed an additional five percent (5%) Technology Fee. Fees are subject to change based on County codes.
Job Card
The Job Card is not permission to use and occupy the property as a Day Care facility.
A Job Card will be issued following Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement processing, review by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and payment of applicable fees.
A Job Card may be modified prior to final approval by inspections by submitting, in the Permit Center, the following form:
The Job Card must be at the location and available to the required inspections.
Inspections
Following approval by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, an inspection may be requested and conducted. An inspection must be requested and conducted at least once every six months to avoid the permit being "abandoned." The Job Card and approved Site Plan must be at the location and available for the required inspections.
Fire Marshal Inspector
Building/Zoning Inspector - Visit our Inspections Division pages to schedule an inspection.
Certificate of Occupancy
Following approval by the Fire Marshal and the Zoning/Building inspectors, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued.
The Certificate of Occupancy is mailed to the Property Owner.
Copies ($5 each) of the Certificate of Occupancy are available by submitting a Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) request form.
A change in the use, name or owner requires filing a new Use and Occupancy Permit.
*Notes:
- A new Automatic Sprinkler System is NOT required in existing single family dwellings when they are used as family day care facilities, as long as the occupant load is 5 or below and complies with the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC).
- Automatic Sprinkler System must be updated, as needed, when there is an existing Automatic Sprinkler System.