Southern Prince George's County Property Management

Does Prince George’s County require a rental license?

Yes, for single-family rentals. The county says a single-family rental property must have a valid rental license. That covers any building where a landlord provides one or two dwelling units. The license runs for 2 years, and the cost is in the county’s DPIE fee schedule. After an approved application, the county issues a temporary license for 30 to 90 days so an inspector can visit. See the rental license entry and our Southern Maryland rental license guide.

The county lists exemptions. Examples are a tenant who is the landlord’s parent, child, sibling, grandchild, grandparent or in-law, and an active-duty landlord who keeps the home as a domicile and permanent residence. Owners who move on orders should read our military PCS rental page and then confirm with the county.

Eighteen municipalities license rentals on their own: Berwyn Heights, Bowie, Brentwood, Capitol Heights, Cheverly, College Park, District Heights, Edmonston, Forest Heights, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Landover Hills, Mount Rainier, New Carrollton, Riverdale Park, Seat Pleasant, Laurel and University Park. The Maryland People’s Law Library lists no town license for Upper Marlboro.

What does HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rent say about southern Prince George’s County?

HUD sets a Small Area Fair Market Rent by ZIP. It is a federal benchmark used for voucher programs. It is not a prediction of what a specific home will rent for. A housing choice voucher payment standard starts from it.

Source: HUD FY2027 Small Area FMRs, retrieved October 29, 2026. The two-bedroom gap between National Harbor and Brandywine is $990 a month, so the ZIP matters. For a number based on your own home, request a free rental assessment. The market rent entry explains how the two differ.

Who provides electricity in southern Prince George’s County?

SMECO says it provides electric service to the southern portion of Prince George’s County. It does not say which streets, and other companies serve other parts of the county. Ask the utility which one serves the address before you tell a tenant to set up service.

How do people get around southern Prince George’s County?

• GoPGC route P84 runs from Branch Avenue to Brandywine.
• GoPGC routes P52 and P76 connect Upper Marlboro with New Carrollton and Addison Road.
• VanGO’s Brandywine Connector runs from Waldorf to Brandywine Crossing and connects with Prince George’s County transit.
• Maryland MTA commuter route 610 stops at National Harbor Blvd & Waterfront St on its way from Waldorf to Washington, DC. Route 640 does too.

What parks and landmarks are in southern Prince George’s County?

Cedarville State Forest, at 10201 Bee Oak Road in Brandywine, covers 3,707 acres with over 19 miles of trails. The Prince George’s Equestrian Center and The Show Place Arena sit at 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue near Upper Marlboro. Upper Marlboro is the county seat. Hospitals in the area include UM Capital Region Medical Center in Largo and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton. Public schools are run by Prince George’s County Public Schools.

What should an owner check first in southern Prince George’s County?

1. Find out whether your home is a single-family rental. If it is, the county license applies, unless your home sits in one of the 18 municipalities that run their own program.
2. Read the exemption list. Some owners on active military duty who live in the home as their domicile are exempt. Our military PCS rental page explains the owner side of an assignment.
3. Look up your ZIP. HUD’s two-bedroom benchmark is $1,920 in 20745, $2,530 in 20772 and $2,910 in 20613.
4. Confirm the electric provider for the street address.
5. Ask for a free assessment, so the rent you set comes from your own home and not from a federal table.

Where do we manage homes in southern Prince George’s County?

Our Charles and PG County office is at 2255 Crain Hwy Ste 102, Waldorf, MD 20601. Real Property Management Gold handles marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and financial reporting. We also manage homes in National Harbor.

Town pages with local detail:

• Brandywine
• Upper Marlboro

Our tenant placement fee is 6.9% of the 1-year lease total, charged once after move-in. See property management fees for the three management plans. If we don’t rent your property in 29 days or less, you do not pay a management fee for the first month. That promise is included in the Gold and Platinum plans.

Next step

Request a free assessment at Contact us or call (301) 392-2172. Compare the other counties on Areas we serve.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check the linked official source or talk to a Maryland attorney.