Code Violations in Montgomery County, MD

Track Montgomery County, MD building and housing code violations and code-enforcement cases. Search any address and get alerted the moment a new violation is filed at a property you own or manage.

As of Aug 05, 2026, ViolationNet is tracking 15,385 building and housing code violations in Montgomery County, MD, including 109 currently open and 1 filed in the last week.

“There are 15,385 code-enforcement cases in Montgomery County. A citation is the clearest distress signal in real estate: the owner has 30-90 days to act.”
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Sourced from official Montgomery County code-enforcement records · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · How we source this data

15,385 Total Violations
109 Open Violations
1 New This Week
1,689 Properties Affected
9.1 Avg per Property

Violation Types

General Condition
10,997
Placard
545
General Conditions
395
Rat/mouse
221
Water/ Mold-Light
210

Recent Violations

Address Type Date Status
7700 Goodfellow Way No Violations Observed Aug 05, 2026 General Condition
9301 Inglewood Ct No Violations Observed Jul 29, 2026 General Condition
11556 February Cir Hvac Jul 24, 2026 General Condition
3300 Teagarden Cir General Condition Jul 22, 2026 Violation Unfounded
1914 Mica Dr Grass And Weeds Jul 21, 2026 Violations Corrected
10245 Arizona Cir General Condition Jul 20, 2026 Violations Corrected
10245 Arizona Cir General Condition Jul 20, 2026 Violations Corrected
201 Woodmoor Dr General Condition Jul 20, 2026 Violations Corrected
1525 Heather Hollow Cir General Condition Jul 17, 2026 Violations Corrected
666 Houston Ave Cooling/ Heating Jul 16, 2026 Violations Corrected
814 Thayer Ave General Condition Jul 16, 2026 Violations Corrected
3319 Weeping Willow Ct Cooling/ Heating Jul 16, 2026 Violations Corrected
8609 Piney Branch Rd Cooling/ Heating Jul 15, 2026 Violations Corrected
8605 Flower Ave General Condition Jul 15, 2026 Violations Corrected
8605 Flower Ave General Condition Jul 15, 2026 Violations Corrected
1600 St Camillus Dr General Condition Jul 15, 2026 Violations Corrected
1600 St Camillus Dr General Condition Jul 15, 2026 Violations Corrected
7710 Maple Ave General Condition Jul 14, 2026 Violations Corrected
1200 East West Hwy General Condition Jul 14, 2026 Violations Corrected
8712 Colesville Rd General Condition Jul 14, 2026 Violations Corrected

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How Code Enforcement Works in Montgomery County, MD

Code enforcement in Montgomery County is managed by the Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Housing Code Enforcement) / Department of Permitting Services (Zoning/Building). You can report violations or check the status of existing cases through their official portal.

  • Department: Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Housing Code Enforcement) / Department of Permitting Services (Zoning/Building)
  • Report a Violation: Call 311
  • Common Violation Types: Junk cars in yard, Deteriorated porches, Building, fire safety, and housing standard violations, Animal control violations, Environmental regulation violations
  • Typical Resolution Timeline: Emergency: 3 days | Standard: Varies | Non-hazardous: Varies

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Frequently Asked Questions About Code Violations in Montgomery County, MD

How do I check for code violations at my property in Montgomery County?

Search your Montgomery County address on ViolationNet for any reported violations. You can also call MC311 at 311 or 240-777-0311. For specific violation types, call Housing Code Enforcement at 240-777-3600 or Permitting Services at 240-777-6259.

What happens if I have an open code violation in Montgomery County?

Initial investigation begins within 3 days of complaint receipt. You'll be given a specified repair period based on violation type and severity. If non-compliant, civil citations ($100-$500 depending on severity) are issued, and the court may order violation correction.

How long does Montgomery County give you to fix a code violation?

Investigation begins within 3 days, and you receive a repair period based on your specific violation. Montgomery County uses a three-tier classification (Class A, B, C) with different deadlines. Contact the appropriate department for your violation's exact timeline.

Can code violations affect my property value in Montgomery County?

Yes. Open violations are public record and can impact property value and refinancing ability. ViolationNet helps you monitor and resolve violations on your Montgomery County property.

How do I report a code violation in Montgomery County?

Call MC311 at 311 or 240-777-0311. For deteriorated structures/grass/dumping/nuisances, call Housing Code Enforcement at 240-777-3600. For zoning/building permits/illegal construction, call Permitting Services at 240-777-6259. Anonymous complaints are allowed.

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