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Multifamily rental license (3+ units): per-unit 2-year license; inspections and a Fire Department report before issuance Verified
Deadline: Every 2 years from the license issue
Buildings with 3 or more units need a multifamily rental license, priced per unit for 2 years. Inspections must be passed before any license is issued, and the application needs a Prince George's County Fire Department inspection report no older than 1 year, with no deficiencies.
Who it covers: Not for properties in 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 or University Park, which license rentals themselves (check the 'Town' column in SDAT Real Property Search). Needs a use and occupancy certificate. Fees are on the DPIE fee schedule (not captured).
"Any property containing 3 or more dwelling units is considered a multifamily property. Please view the DPIE Fee Schedule for the cost of a Multifamily Rental License; the cost is per unit for a 2-year license." princegeorgescountymd.gov
"A copy of the current Prince George's Fire Department Inspection Report must be provided. The report must be no older than 1 year from date of application and cannot list any deficiencies." princegeorgescountymd.gov
Notes: Prince George's County DPIE multifamily licensing page.
Last verified 2026-10-20 · Confidence: high · Status: verified · Report a correction
Single-family rental license (1-2 dwelling units): 2-year license; inspection during a 30-90 day temporary license Verified
Deadline: Every 2 years from the license issue
A property with one or two dwelling units needs a single-family rental license, which runs 2 years and is renewed in Momentum. After approval a 30-90 day temporary license is issued while an inspector visits; violations must be fixed within 10 days.
Who it covers: Not for properties in 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 or University Park, which license rentals themselves (check the 'Town' column in SDAT Real Property Search). Exemptions include certain military, diplomatic or relocated owners who keep the home as their domicile. Two or more separate units also need a use and occupancy permit. Fees are on the DPIE fee schedule (not captured).
"This includes rental licenses for single-family rental facilities, which are any building or structure (or combination of related buildings and structures) in which a landlord provides one or two dwelling units." princegeorgescountymd.gov
"Please view the DPIE Fee Schedule for the cost of a Single-Family House/Townhouse Rental License, which is for a 2-year license." princegeorgescountymd.gov
"Once an approved application is submitted, a temporary license is issued for 30-90 days so the area inspector can perform an inspection." princegeorgescountymd.gov
"The owner will be notified of the violations and given 10 days to come into compliance." princegeorgescountymd.gov
Notes: Prince George's County DPIE / Office of Homeland Security Code Compliance pages (County Code Subtitle 13 not snapshotted).
Last verified 2026-10-20 · Confidence: high · Status: verified · Report a correction