Code Violation Reporting in Washington County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Washington County, Maryland.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Washington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
How to Report
Anyone who suspects a rental property in Washington County is violating the Livability Code can bring it to the Permits and Inspections Department's Code Official, who is authorized to enter and inspect a property once there is reason to believe a violation exists. Inspections proceed with consent, notice, or a court order.
Washington County, MD Code Violation Reporting
Some RestrictionsLivability Code for Washington County, Maryland § 1-103(c)
(c) Inspections. (1) The Code Official may enter a structure or premises with the permission of the tenant or upon reasonable notice to the tenant, property owner, or operator for the purpose of making an inspection or performing a duty under this Code. (2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Code Official may enter the property in order to conduct an inspection if the Code ...
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