The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) is launching an updated version of its “ePlans” software on July 29. ePlans aims to streamline the permitting process for customers who… Read More
The County Council has unanimously approved executive regulations to streamline the restaurant certification process, with the goal of making opening a restaurant in Montgomery County easier. These changes were initiated… Read More
Multiple Montgomery County departments and agencies are collaborating to respond to illegal commercial house parties as they occur in the area. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard announced the… Read More
Homeowners can get free residential deck maintenance inspections throughout May as part of the county’s “Building Safety Month” campaign. The theme for this year’s safety month campaign is “Mission Possible”,… Read More
The Department of Permitting Services (DPS) unveiled improvements to its permit application process for decks, driveways and dumpsters, promising a faster and simpler experience for applicants. DPS announced the re-working… Read More
Demolition companies face stricter rules and regulations from the county. Effective Monday, Aug. 21, an updated law mandates a demolition permit for any substantially demolished residential building. Following such demolitions,… Read More
Starting on July 3, the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) will begin to accept applications from professionals looking to become certified peer reviewers as a part of a… Read More
The Department of Permitting Services (DPS) released the first episode of a new podcast series that helps residents and businesses through the permitting process. According to DPS, the podcast will… Read More
The County Council’s Economic Development Committee held its inaugural meeting on Monday, Jan. 23. Natalie Fani-Gonzalez chairs the four-person committee of fellow councilmembers Marilyn Balcombe, Sidney Katz and Laurie-Anne Sayles.… Read More
So far this summer in Montgomery County, there have been two major deck collapses. One in Germantown where six people were hospitalized and another in Rockville where two people were… Read More
Six adults were taken to a local hospital after a townhouse deck collapsed Sunday night in the 12400 block of Walnut Cove Circle in Germantown, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue… Read More
Four managers with the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services allowed their inspectors to be paid COVID hazardous pay even though they were not out in the field or meeting… Read More