Unlicensed Business Compliance

Prince George’s County is cracking down on illegal home-based businesses. The Office of Homeland Security's Code Compliance Division engages with homeowners' associations (HOAs), community partners, and others to raise awareness for this initiative and ensure compliance. 

How Does It Work?

OHS distributes information and other resources to guide residents on the process of operating a business legally in Prince George’s County, including educating business owners on how to secure required permits and licenses.

Businesses that can become compliant

Examples include:

• Unpermitted Residential Hair Salons/Barber Shops or Nail Salons
• Food Trucks Vending on the Side of Public Roads
• Tax Preparation Business in Your Home
• Unlicensed Room and Boarding House Rentals
• Unlicensed Daycare or Eldercare
• Operating a Store from Your Home  

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Businesses that cannot become compliant

Examples include:

• Running a Restaurant, Any Type of Eatery, or Selling Food from Your Home, Garage or Yard
• Operating a Home Car-Repair Business or Vehicle Paint Booth
• Selling Items from the Center of Intersections or from the Trunks of Vehicles
• Using Your Home to House Goods for Resale
• Operating Pay-to-Attend Parties or Selling Alcohol from Your Premises
• Converting a Single-Family Home into Multifamily Dwelling Unit
• Allowing Sheds to Be Used as Living Quarters

Help Spread the Word! 

Download campaign flyers in your language and share them with a neighbor.

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