Code Enforcement
New DPIE Fees Start March 2
DPIE will implement fee changes beginning March 2, 2025, to help fund the issuance of permits and licenses. The new fees were scheduled to be implemented on February 17, 2025; we have extended the date to March 2, 2025. The new fees will apply to permits applied for on or after March 2. Fees for permits applied for before March 2, 2025, will be based on the previous fee structure. The County Council approved the updated fee schedule in November 2024 in CR-087-2024.
Under the new formula, fees will increase 20 percent, with a 10 percent technology fee. The increase means that an applicable fee which costs $50 under the previous fee schedule will increase to $60, plus a 10% technology fee. The new fees will be posted in the 2025 DPIE Fee Schedule. To view the legislation, visit the Prince George’s County Legislative/Zoning Information System (LZIS), CR-087-2024.
Code Enforcement Process
Inspections are conducted as part of an overall and ongoing departmental "cleanup" strategy in communities or in response to complaints. Should violations be identified during an inspection, the Code Official (inspector) issues a Notice of Violation (NOV) and/or a Civil Citation to the owner or responsible person for the property.
The NOV or citation references the violation(s) of the County Code and the length of time allotted to address the violation(s). A follow-up inspection is conducted after the allotted time to ensure compliance. If the violation(s) has not been addressed at the time of re-inspection of the property, appropriate action will be taken.
Code Enforcement Services
Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement
- Single Family & Multifamily Housing Enforcement
- Zoning Enforcement
- Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal Inspection Program
Rental Licenses
For questions related to single-family, multifamily and short-term rental licenses, email dpierentallicenses@co.pg.md.us.
Rental Information
- Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act of 2024 Approved by County Council
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. To learn more, view the Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act page and the Rent Stabilization Act FAQs | Spanish. If you are a landlord, review the Notice to Prince George's County Landlords | Spanish. - All Short-Term Rental Licenses are administered by DPIE's Enforcement Division.
- All Single-Family and Multifamily Rental Licenses are also administered by DPIE's Enforcement Division, except for the following cities/towns which are NOT licensed in our jurisdiction:
Berwyn Heights, Bowie, Brentwood, Capitol Heights, Cheverly, College Park, District Heights, Edmonston, Forest Heights, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Landover Hills, Mount Rainier, New Carrollton, Riverdale Park, Seat Pleasant, Town of Laurel and University Park. - Rental Licenses are processed in Momentum.
File a Complaint or Report a Violation
Call PGC311 at 3-1-1 if you are inside the County or 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.
Please include the address of the property in question and a brief description of the complaint or suspected violation. Report information 24/7 on the website at PGC311.
Code Enforcement Links
- Foreclosure Property Registration Form
- I Received an Administrative Citation
- Code Enforcement Municipality Responsibilities
Additional Information
- Applicable Codes
Ordinances - Resources
Publications: - Make a Payment:
- For permit, license and bond fees, view the DPIE Fee Schedule. Customers are encouraged to pay online.
- Customers who are using the Momentum system are encouraged to make payments directly in Momentum. (If your permit or citation includes letters, you are using Momentum and need to pay in Momentum.)
- If your permit or citation number does not have any letters, you are using ePermits and are encouraged to make payments directly in ePayments.
- For alternate forms of payment, visit DPIE's Payments page.
- FAQs