Permitting Fee Overhaul and Increases
Prince George's County
Summary
Developers who want a waiver from universal design housing requirements would pay higher waiver, technology and administrative fees under this resolution.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Higher fees for developers seeking universal design waivers; the county collects more in processing revenue.
The county, through increased fee revenue supporting review of waiver requests.
Developers seeking universal design waivers would face higher costs, which could be passed along in housing prices.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee - Oct 1, 2026
Developers who want a waiver from universal design housing requirements would pay higher waiver, technology and administrative fees under this resolution.
County Council - Jun 22, 2026
New legislation consolidates all county permitting fees into one fee table, adds a technology fee, and a companion resolution authorizes a 20% fee increase plus 10% technology fee at DPIE — developers and homeowners will pay more for permits.
County Council - Mar 31, 2026
Liquor stores, tobacco and vape shops, gun dealers, and self-storage facilities would pay a $5,000 permit fee and renewal, with the money funding quality-of-life programs including child care. The affected industries opposed the bill in committee.
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