Jurisdiction in Cities of Gaithersburg, Rockville, Takoma Park & Towns
Montgomery County's Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) handles rental housing issues, licenses and code enforcement for most residential rental properties located in Montgomery County, under Chapter 26 and Chapter 29 of the County Code.
However, in certain municipalities, the County does not have jurisdiction. See below for more information..
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Rental Licenses
The County's Office of Licensing and Registration handles rental licenses involving most residential rental properties located in Montgomery County, under Chapter 29 Landlord-Tenant Code and Regulations.
However, Montgomery County's Office of Licensing and Registration does NOT license rental properties within the incorporated municipalities of the City of Gaithersburg (301.258.6340), City of Rockville (240.314.8300), City of Takoma Park (301.891.7119), Town of Barnesville, Town of Garrett Park, and the Town of Laytonsville. Landlords of properties in those Cities and Towns should contact the local municipality for further information.
Landlord-Tenant
The County's Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs (OLTA) handles landlord and tenant disputes involving most residential rental properties located in Montgomery County, under Chapter 29 Landlord-Tenant Code and Regulations
However, Montgomery County's Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs does NOT have jurisdiction within the incorporated municipalities of the City of Gaithersburg (301.258.6340), City of Rockville (240.314.8300), City of Takoma Park (301.891.7119), Town of Barnesville, Town of Garrett Park, and the Town of Laytonsville. Landlords of properties in those Cities and Towns should contact the local municipality for further information.
Housing Code Enforcement
The County's Office of Housing Code Enforcement handles inspections involving most residential rental properties located in Montgomery County, under Chapter 26 Housing and Building Maintenance Standards Code and Regulations
However, Montgomery County's Office of Housing Code Enforcement (DHCA) does NOT conduct housing inspections in the following municipalities: the City of Gaithersburg (301.258.6340), City of Rockville (240.314.8300) and the Town of Barnesville, Town of Garrett Park, Town of Laytonsville and the Villages of North Chevy Chase. Further, in the City of Takoma Park (301-891-7119), DHCA conducts housing inspections for rental properties only. Landlords of properties in those Cities and Towns should contact the local municipality for further information.