Solar Energy in Prince George's County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Prince George's County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Prince George's County requires a DPIE building permit for solar energy systems under Section 4-210 of the County Code, which layers the 2021 International Fire Code and NFPA 70 and NFPA 1 onto every installation. Residential rooftop or ground-mounted panels carry a $158 permit fee, or $0.03 per watt if that is higher, under the county's Table of Fees.
PG County Solar Panel Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsPrince George's County Code § 4-210(a),(b); Table of Fees § 2-253.63
(a)Section 3111.1 General. Solar energy systems shall comply with the requirements of this section, 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), and the 2021 National Fire Protection (NFPA) 1 Fire Code. The most stringent code shall apply.(b)Section 3111.3 Photovoltaic solar energy systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with this section, the International Fire Code, NFPA 70, National Fir...
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