Administrative overview · FIPS 24033
Prince George's County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE)
For a project in or near Prince George's County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
301-636-2050 (building permits); 301-755-9000 (inspection IVR)
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
9400 Peppercorn Place, 1st Floor, Largo, MD 20774
Operating hours
DPIE Code Enforcement hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; inspection IVR is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Review expectation
N/A - DPIE publishes a process guide and requires plan screening for many projects, but no single current standard review time applies to all permit types. A building application is abandoned if a permit is not issued within one year unless it is diligently pursued or otherwise extended.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Prince George's County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 301-636-2050 (building permits); 301-755-9000 (inspection IVR).
How long might review take?
N/A - DPIE publishes a process guide and requires plan screening for many projects, but no single current standard review time applies to all permit types. A building application is abandoned if a permit is not issued within one year unless it is diligently pursued or otherwise extended.
How are inspections scheduled?
Schedule inspections online through the Momentum system where available or call the automated IVR at 301-755-9000 Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Have the contact phone number, permit case number, request code, and desired date ready; keep the confirmation number for the inspection. Commercial projects may be assigned to the Third-Party Inspection Program, and municipal inspection responsibilities vary by project and municipality.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
For applications filed on or after March 1, 2026, DPIE lists the 2021 International Building Code and 2021 International Existing Building Code with Prince George's County Subtitle 4 amendments; 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and 2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code with Subtitle 11 and Maryland State Fire Prevention Code requirements; 2019 NFPA 13/13D/13R sprinkler standards; and 2019 NFPA 72 fire-alarm standards. County and Maryland electrical, mechanical, energy, accessibility, grading, stormwater, and site/road codes also apply by project type. The county identifies as exempt from a building permit: one detached, non-habitable accessory structure under 150 square feet on a one- or two-family dwelling property, limited to one per lot; paving under 500 square feet except parking surfaces; retaining walls no higher than 2 feet unless supporting a structure; fences no higher than 4 feet; exterior siding, roof-shingle replacement without structural repair, painting, carpeting/flooring, kitchen or bathroom counters, cabinets, exact window/door replacement without structural alteration, and similar minor work. Separate electrical, mechanical, plumbing, grading, or municipal requirements may still apply.