I submitted an application for a Single-Family Rental License and received a temporary license. What's the next step to get a permanent license?

Once an approved application is submitted, a temporary license is issued for 30-90 days so the area inspector can perform an inspection. The inspector will visit the property, either in person or virtually, to conduct an exterior inspection and place a hang tag on the front door. If there are no violations and the tenant does not have any concerns within their rental unit, then a license will be issued after 48 hours of the visit.
(Please note: If there are concerns from the tenant, an inspection will be scheduled to view any violations. The owner will be notified of the violations and given ten [10] days to come into compliance. If he/she does not, then this will start a process of denying the license application and possibly issuing a citation.) Email Contact DPIE for information or questions.

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Property Maintenance & Code Enforcement (Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement)

A house in my neighborhood is in disrepair and may be abandoned. What should I do?

Please report the property by submitting a request online at PGC311 or by calling 3-1-1 if you are inside the County. Dial 301-883-4748 if you are outside of the County.

Can I operate an auto repair business from my house or garage?

No. It is a violation of the County's Zoning Ordinance. Any such repair activity must cease immediately if this is being done on your property. If you notice this illegal activity on a property, please report it by submitting a request online at PGC311 or by calling 3-1-1 if you are inside the County. Dial 301-883-4748 if you are outside of the County.

How do I file a complaint?

Please include the address of the property in question and a brief description of the complaint. To file a complaint, please report it by submitting a request online at PGC311 or by calling 3-1-1 if you are inside the County. Dial 301-883-4748 if you are outside of the County. Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. except Federal and County holidays.

How many unlicensed vehicles can I keep on my property?

Only one vehicle, whether wrecked, dismantled or unlicensed, may be kept on private property; and, it must be in an enclosed garage, not on exterior property.

I am cleaning out my basement. Can I pile the unwanted debris in the rear yard until I am finished?

No. It is a violation of the County Code to store rubbish and debris on the external premises. Please contact Bulky Trash at 301-952-7600 to schedule a pickup. If you notice debris stored on a property, please report it by submitting a request online at PGC311 or by calling 3-1-1 if you are inside the County. Dial 301-883-4748 if you are outside of the County.

I am moving and would like to rent my house out. Do I need a permit to do so?

A rental license is required. For information, visit DPIE's Code Enforcement Division's Rental Housing Licenses page. All rental license applications are submitted through Momentum. Email Contact DPIE for questions.

I live in an apartment, and I have problems inside the unit. Who do I report this to?

If you have reported the problems to the management office and the problems have not been repaired or resolved in a reasonable length of time, an investigation will be conducted and appropriate follow-up taken, if applicable. Report the problems by submitting a request online at PGC311 or by calling 3-1-1 if you are inside the County. Dial 301-883-4748 if you are outside the County.

My neighbor has a pool with stagnant water. Is this a violation?

Yes. Pools containing stagnant water or pools in disrepair are in violation of the Housing Code. Please report the problem by submitting a request online at PGC311 or by calling 3-1-1 if you are inside the County. Dial 301-883-4748 if you are outside of the County.

My neighbor’s grass is very tall. Is this a violation and who should I call to report this?

Grass in excess of 12 inches tall is a violation of the County Code. Complaints about tall grass may be reported by submitting a request online at PGC311 or by calling 3-1-1 if you are inside the County. Dial 301-883-4748 if you are outside of the County.

There is a vacant lot with a large amount of debris. Who would handle getting the debris removed?

A vacant, unimproved lot (no house/structure) would be investigated by the Enforcement Division. When reporting, be sure to advise that there is no structure on the lot. Please report the property by submitting a request online at PGC311 or by calling 3-1-1 if you are inside the County. Dial 301-883-4748 if you are outside of the County.