Brandywine Property Management

Do I need a rental license in Brandywine?

Yes, if the home is a single-family rental. Prince George’s County says a single-family rental property must have a valid rental license. The county defines that as a 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.

Brandywine is not on the county’s list of 18 municipalities that run their own rental licenses, so the county license is the one to check. The county lists exemptions, such as a tenant who is the landlord’s close relative. Read the county page for the full list. See the rental license entry and our Southern Maryland rental license guide.

What does HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rent say about Brandywine?

HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rent is a federal benchmark used for voucher programs. It is not a prediction of what a specific home will rent for. ZIP 20613 has this Small Area Fair Market Rent:

Source: HUD FY2027 Small Area FMRs, retrieved October 29, 2026. The two-bedroom figure is $320 above the Waldorf ZIP 20601 benchmark. A housing choice voucher payment standard starts from these numbers. For a number based on your own home, request a free rental assessment. The market rent entry explains the difference.

What is the main park in Brandywine?

Cedarville State Forest is at 10201 Bee Oak Road, Brandywine, MD 20613. Maryland DNR places it at the headwaters of the Zekiah, Maryland’s largest freshwater swamp. The forest covers 3,707 acres, with over 19 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians.

Which buses serve Brandywine?

• GoPGC route P84 runs from Branch Avenue to Brandywine.
• VanGO’s Brandywine Connector runs between Waldorf and Brandywine Crossing and connects with Prince George’s County’s transportation system.

How far is Brandywine from other places?

Using the Census Bureau’s 2024 place points, Brandywine is about 5 miles in a straight line from Waldorf, where our Charles and PG County office is. It is about 9 miles from the Andrews AFB area. The closest of the six hospitals we checked is MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, 7503 Surratts Rd. in Clinton, about 5 miles in a straight line. These are straight-line figures, not drive times.

If you rent out a home in Brandywine while on military orders, the county license page lists an exemption for active-duty landlords who keep the home as a domicile. Read our military PCS rental page and confirm with the county.

What should an owner check before listing a home in Brandywine?

1. Apply for the Prince George’s County single-family rental license before a tenant moves in. The license term is 2 years, and the fee is in the DPIE fee schedule.
2. Look up ZIP 20613, where the two-bedroom benchmark is $2,910.
3. Confirm the electric provider for the street address. SMECO serves the southern portion of the county, and other companies serve other parts.
4. Note the transit at the address. State GoPGC route P84 and the VanGO connector as facts about the location.
5. Ask for a free assessment, so the rent you set comes from your own home and not from a federal table.

How does Real Property Management Gold work in Brandywine?

Our Waldorf office, at 2255 Crain Hwy Ste 102, Waldorf, MD 20601, manages Brandywine rentals. Real Property Management Gold handles marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and financial reporting. Our tenant placement fee is 6.9% of the 1-year lease total, charged once after move-in. The property management fees page lists 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. See property management services for what we cover.

Brandywine is in southern Prince George’s County. Nearby town pages are Upper Marlboro and Waldorf.

Next step

Request a free assessment at Contact us or call (301) 392-2172.

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