Code Violation Reporting in Wicomico County, MD (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Wicomico County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
How to Report
A Wicomico County-designated agent investigates nuisance complaints, entering the property at reasonable times to check whether the alleged nuisance, weeds, junk, unsafe structures, exists, then serves written notice on the occupier or owner requiring abatement.
Reporting a Nuisance in Wicomico County
Some RestrictionsWicomico County Code § 174-2
A. The properly designated agent of Wicomico County shall give written notice in accordance with this section to the occupier of the premises on which a nuisance arises or exists. ... ... C. Abatement of nuisance. (1) In investigating any complaint, the properly designated agent of the county may enter upon property on which a nuisance is alleged to exist at all reasonable times and in a reason...
Common Violations
In unincorporated Wicomico County, altering, using or maintaining any building, structure or premises in violation of the Housing Code (Chapter 160) is a civil infraction. The Housing Official investigates reported conditions, and a violator faces a fine of up to $1,000 per violation, with each day it continues counted as a separate offense.
Wicomico County Housing Code Violations
Some RestrictionsWicomico County Code §§ 160-24, 160-26
No person, firm or corporation, whether as owner, lessee, sublessee or occupant, shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building, structure or premises, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code or any order issued by the Housing Official hereunder. Any pe...
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