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Energy codes, green building and upkeep in Prince George's County, MD

Houses follow the county building code (Subtitle 4), including its energy provisions. Subtitle 13 sets housing and property maintenance standards. Green building standards in Subtitle 27 attach to development applications, not single houses.

A person last checked these rules on October 20, 2026. This is guidance only, so confirm with Prince George's County before you build.

The details

  • Subtitles 4 and 13 confirmed in the County Code table of contents.High confidence
  • Green building standards attach to development applications rather than single houses.Medium confidence

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Which energy, green-building and property-maintenance rules apply to a house in Prince George's County?
Houses follow the county building code (Subtitle 4), including its energy provisions. Subtitle 13 sets housing and property maintenance standards. Green building standards in Subtitle 27 attach to development applications, not single houses.

Sources

  1. Prince George's County Code table of contents (Subtitle 4 Building; Subtitle 13 Housing and Property Standards; Subtitle 17 Plumbing and Gas Fitting). Checked 2026-10-21
    SUBTITLE 4. - BUILDING... SUBTITLE 13. - HOUSING AND PROPERTY STANDARDS... SUBTITLE 17. - PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING.
  2. Prince George's County Zoning Ordinance §§ 27-6305, 27-6600, 27-6700, 27-6810 (parking, fences, lighting, noise). Checked 2026-10-21
    [Fence and wall height] Within a required front yard, build-to zone, corner lot side yard in front of the principal building: 4 [ft]. Within any other required yard or in corner side yard behind the front plane of the principal building: 6... Security light…

Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal or professional advice for any one property. Codes change. SetbackIQ is not a zoning determination, a permit, or a survey, and it does not replace an architect, engineer, or lawyer. Confirm with your building and zoning offices before you build, buy, or sign a contract.