Code Enforcement Notices & Alerts

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Rent Stabilization Act of 2023 Goes into Effect April 17 Limiting Rent Increases for Some Renters to 3 Percent Annually

Landlords in Prince George’s County are now limited in the amount they can increase existing rent in certain rental units. To learn more, see the Rent Stabilization Act FAQs.

Residential Fence and Gate Owner Certification form for Fence Permits

New Requirement Helps Streamline the Permit Process for Residential Fences

DPIE's Site/Road Plan Review Division (SRPRD) has streamlined permitting procedures for Residential Fence Permits by designing a form that establishes when a permit review is needed or not needed by the SRPRD. The landowner is required to sign and submit the new "Residential Fence/Gate Owner Certification" form for all residential fence permits. This form will help shorten the timeframe for residential fence permits by predetermining the review steps in order to keep the permit moving forward.

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New Document Clarifies Requirements for Change of Occupancy (Use) per Current Codes

DPIE's Building Plan Review Division's (BPRD) chief, Nabeel Waseem, has written a document in collaboration with Associate Director Bellur Ravishankar and staff to review applicable building codes to assist customers who need clarity in planning change of use vs. building changes. The document provides information on: applicable building codes to determine the change of occupancy/use; conditions where a plan review Is NOT required by the BPRD; BPRD's requirements for change of occupancy/use; and common examples of change of occupancy/use. Click to access the "Change of Occupancy (Use) per the Building Code" document.

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The Business of Investigating Zoning Violations

Attendees learned how DPIE's Code Enforcement Zoning Unit investigates violations and how you can effectively report violations to help us bring the properties into compliance.

DPIE is holding virtual monthly seminars on a variety of topics in our Third-Thursday Community Information Sessions series. Our Zoom seminar, “The Business of Investigating Zoning Violations,” included a PowerPoint presentation, followed by a listening session where staff answered questions from the floor. If you missed it, you may view the presentation at The Business of Investigating Zoning Violations or click the image.

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Who Handles That?

Attendees learned how to connect with the appropriate agencies to respond to some of your most frequent complaints.

DPIE is holding virtual monthly seminars on a variety of topics in our Third-Thursday Community Information Sessions series. This month’s Zoom seminar, “Who Handles That?,” included a PowerPoint presentation, with information by staff from several agencies and a Q&A session. If you missed it, you may view the presentation at Who Handles That? or click the image.

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Code Enforcement — What Constitutes a Violation?

Tired of looking at your neighbor’s rotted siding or their growing pile of old appliances? Review the presentation by DPIE experts to help you learn how to be part of the solution.

DPIE is holding virtual monthly seminars on a variety of topics in our Third-Thursday Community Information Sessions series. This month’s Zoom seminar, “Code Enforcement — What Constitutes a Violation?,” included a PowerPoint presentation, with directions by permitting staff and a Q&A session. If you missed it, you may view the presentation at Code Enforcement — What Constitutes a Violation? or click the image.

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Enforcement Code Changes 

Effective August 1, 2021, DPIE implemented the newly adopted 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) with County amendments as adopted in Prince George’s County Subtitle 13 (Housing and Property Standards). Click to view Subtitle 13 on implementation of Housing Code changes. For questions, call the Enforcement Division at 301-883-6168.