# Sec. 13-1120.05. Designation of unmaintained vacant dwellings and buildings; inspection; fine

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 13-1120.05. Designation of unmaintained vacant dwellings and buildings; inspection; fine

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 13-1120.05 (2026)

(a) As part of the Vacant Property Registry Program, the Director shall identify unmaintained vacant dwellings and buildings throughout the County. The Director shall notify the owner in writing that the owner's dwelling or building has been designated as an unmaintained vacant dwelling or building and of the owner's right to seek reconsideration of this designation and appeal the decision under Section 13-1120.07. The owner shall be fined $1,000 for a violation of the owner's dwelling or building being designated as an unmaintained vacant dwelling or building. Fines collected shall be appropriated to the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement and shall not revert to the General Fund.

(b) Inspections required.

  (1) Inspections required. The Director shall inspect every unmaintained vacant dwelling and building at least annually to ensure that:

    (A) the dwelling or building complies with all applicable laws, including Subtitle 13 of this Code;

    (B) vacancy of the dwelling or building is not:

      (i) detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare;

      (ii) a hazard to police officers or firefighters entering the dwelling or building in an emergency; or

      (iii) a public nuisance.

  (2) Additional inspections authorized. The Director may inspect an unmaintained vacant dwelling or building more often than annually to ensure compliance with this Division.