Livability Code Enforcement

Frederick County Minimum Livability Code

Adopted:  August 23, 1988 by Ordinance No. 88-34-511
 Effective Date:  January 1, 1989

Amended: September 7, 1993 by Ordinance No. 93-18-082
Effective Date: October 1, 1993

The Frederick County Minimum Livability Code document was adopted in compliance with

Section 6-103 of Article 41B of the Maryland Annotated Code to protect the health, safety and welfare in residential structures (limited to rental properties) and premises by:

    1.    Establishing minimum property maintenance standards

    2.    Minimum requirements for egress, fire protection systems, and other fire safety devices

    3.    Fixing the responsibilities of property owners and tenants

    4.    Providing for administration, enforcement, and penalties.

Eligible properties are rental units located in Frederick County.  Inspections are made on a complaint basis.  To file a complaint, please email the contact above or call 301-600-3531.  (Complaints for properties located in Frederick City should be referred to the city inspectors at 301-600-3825.  Please visit the City of Frederick Code Enforcement for more information.)

We periodically receive questions concerning mold and requests for inspection and/or testing for mold.  Mold inspections are NOT performed by Frederick County Division of Housing personnel.  Please see Information on Mold, or visit the EPA Website.

Maryland lead paint requirements apply.  Please see Lead Paint Fact Sheet.