Vital Records is Moving to Cheverly Health Center

The Brightseat Road Vital Records Office location is permanently closed. Vital Records will reopen at the Cheverly Health Center on June 30, 2025.

Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement

Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement

We promote economic development and protect the safety of County residents, businesses, and visitors through permitting, inspection, and licensing services.

Rent Stabilization and Protection

Prince George's County has passed the Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act of 2024, a law designed to protect renters from excessive rent increases while ensuring landlords can maintain their properties.

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More Permit Types Transfer into Momentum

Most Building, Site Development, Fire Protection Systems, and Trade permits must now be obtained via the Prince George’s County Momentum online permit system.

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Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement Highlights

Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act (PRSA)

The Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act of 2024, is a law designed to protect renters from excessive rent increases while ensuring landlords can maintain their properties.

DPIE Urges Home Buyers to Beware of Unpermitted Construction

Take steps before you buy and check for any permits that have been pulled for work on the property.

Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement News and Announcements

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ePlan Will be Offline over the Weekend

ePlan will be unavailable due to upgrades.

June 26, 2025 June 26, 2025

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New "Homeowner Residential Permitting Guide" Released

DPIE releases new resource, "Homeowner Residential...

June 20, 2025 June 20, 2025

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Special Event: Permitting for Businesses

DPIE is offering a virtual seminar on the permitting steps...

June 18, 2025

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Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement Leadership

Dawit Abraham

Dawit Abraham, P.E.

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Director Abraham is a civil engineer with over four decades of experience in engineering design and construction work. He has served in various leadership roles in Prince George’s County Government at DPW&T and DPIE.

Mr. Abraham has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Iowa and a Master of Science in Civil and Structural Engineering from Lehigh University. He is a Professional Engineer licensed to practice and is a member of the County Engineers Association of Maryland, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the American Society of Civil