Code Violations in Montgomery County, MD

Research Montgomery County, MD building and housing code-enforcement records. Search an address and monitor it for newly collected matching public records.

As of Sep 14, 2026, ViolationNet is tracking 15,416 building and housing code violations in Montgomery County, MD, including 109 currently open.

“Montgomery County has 15,416 collected public code-enforcement records in this research view. A record documents an agency-published case, not a conclusion about a property or person.”
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Sourced from official Montgomery County code-enforcement records · Last updated Sep 14, 2026 · How we source this data

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15,416 Total Violations
109 Open Violations
0 New This Week
1,709 Properties Affected
9.0 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
9808 Forest Grove Dr No Violations Observed Sep 14, 2026 General Condition
3007 Fayette Rd No Violations Observed Sep 11, 2026 General Condition
10200 Forest Grove Dr No Violations Observed Sep 11, 2026 General Condition
7425 Democracy Blvd Carbon Monoxide Alarm-Single Dwelling Sep 11, 2026 General Condition
22461 Cabin Branch Ave Door Sep 10, 2026 Closer
12137 Bentridge Pl Yard Sep 10, 2026 Grass and Weeds
2211 Randolph Rd Tree/ Tree Limbs/ Shrubbery Sep 10, 2026 General Condition
14127 Castle Blvd Hvac Sep 09, 2026 General Condition
5401 Mc Grath Blvd Toilet/ Tank Sep 09, 2026 Flushing
2308 Glenmont Cir Bathtub/ Shower Sep 08, 2026 General Condition
10755 Columbia Pike Solid Waste Sep 08, 2026 General Condition
2701 Arcola Ave Tree/ Tree Limbs/ Shrubbery Aug 31, 2026 General Condition
11700 Georgia Ave Yard Aug 31, 2026 Grass and Weeds
4901 Battery Ln Walls/ Ceiling - Exterior Aug 28, 2026 General Condition
7104 14th Avenue Smoke Alarm Aug 27, 2026 General Condition
4708 Bradley Blvd Hvac Aug 26, 2026 Cooling/ Heating
67 Carona Ct Water Heater Aug 25, 2026 General Condition
3410 Hewitt Ave Dishwasher Aug 25, 2026 General Condition
14115 Seneca Rd Yard Aug 25, 2026 Grass and Weeds
3524 Pear Tree Ct Hvac Aug 24, 2026 Cooling/ Heating

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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

Visit Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Housing Code Enforcement) / Department of Permitting Services (Zoning/Building) Official Site →

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?

A city-published violation is one piece of property research. Whether it affects value, insurance, financing, or a transaction depends on the property, the parties, and local requirements. Verify the current case status and any obligations with the issuing agency and the appropriate professional.

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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