Sec. 26-23. Exemptions.
Montgomery County, Md., Code § 26-23 (2026)
Sec. 26-23. Exemptions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Director may grant an exemption from the requirement in Section 26-22 for any real property that is:
(1)
in compliance with 26-22(a) and the property owner has been actively seeking in good faith to rent or sell the property if:
(A)
the time period for sale or rent does not exceed 1 year from the initial listing, offer, or advertisement of sale or rent of a residential building; and
(B)
the building has a valid certificate of occupancy;
(2)
for a period not to exceed 12 months, the subject of a pending application for a necessary approval for development before the Planning Board, Board of Appeals, or Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings; or
(3)
for a period not to exceed 24 months, the subject of a probate proceeding.
(b)
The cumulative time period that a vacant dwelling may be exempted from this Article must not exceed 3 years.
(c)
An application for an exemption must be made on a form the Director prescribes.
(d)
A person that believes the Director has incorrectly denied the person’s application for an exemption may appeal that decision under Section 26-25.