--- title: "Brandywine, MD Property Management and Rental License" description: "Brandywine, MD rental facts: the Prince George's single-family rental license, HUD FY2027 rent for ZIP 20613, Cedarville State Forest, GoPGC P84, and VanGO." url: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/southern-prince-georges-county/brandywine publisher: Real Property Management Gold phone: +1-301-392-2172 assessment: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment --- # Brandywine Property Management Prince George's County requires a license for single-family rentals, including in Brandywine. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom benchmark for ZIP 20613 is $2,910. Cedarville State Forest covers 3,707 acres at 10201 Bee Oak Road. GoPGC route P84 and VanGO's Brandywine Connector serve the area. Our Waldorf office is about 5 miles away. Southern Prince George's CountyUpdated October 29, 20263 min read - **County license applies.** Prince George's County requires a valid license for single-family rentals. The license term is 2 years. - **HUD benchmark.** ZIP 20613 has a FY2027 two-bedroom benchmark of $2,910. - **Cedarville State Forest.** 10201 Bee Oak Road, 3,707 acres and over 19 miles of trails. - **Two bus links.** GoPGC route P84 runs from Branch Avenue to Brandywine, and VanGO runs from Waldorf to Brandywine Crossing. ![Map of southern Prince George's County among the counties served in Southern Maryland, with both offices](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/maps/prince-georges-county.svg) Gold houses: our Lexington Park and Waldorf offices. US Census Bureau TIGERweb (counties, areal hydrography, US and state highways), retrieved 2026-10-29; town points from the Census 2024 Gazetteer; office points from the Census Geocoder. ## Rent benchmarks in Brandywine ZIP code2061020615, Broomes Island20629, Solomons20639, Huntingtown20657, Chesapeake Ranch Estates20676, St. Leonard20678, Prince Frederick20685, St. Leonard20688, Solomons20689, Chesapeake Beach20714, North Beach20732, Chesapeake Beach20736, Owings20754, Dunkirk20601, Waldorf20602, Waldorf20603, Bensville2061120612, Benedict20616, Bryans Road20617, Bryantown20622, Charlotte Hall20625, Cobb Island2063220637, Hughesville20640, Bryans Road2064520646, La Plata2065820661, Cobb Island2066220664, Rock Point20675, Pomfret20677, Port Tobacco Village2069320695, Waldorf20613, Brandywine20745, National Harbor20772, Upper Marlboro20606206092061820619, California20620, Callaway206212062420626206282063020634, California2063620650, Leonardtown20653, Lexington Park2065620659, Mechanicsville20660206672067020674, Piney Point2068020684206862068720690, Tall Timbers20692, Tall Timbers BedroomsStudioStudio11 bedroom22 bedrooms33 bedrooms44 bedrooms HUD benchmark rent $3,710/month Small Area Fair Market Rent for this ZIP, Southern Prince George's County. HUD FY2027. Silver 8.9% $330 fee $3,380 to you Gold 10.9% $404 fee $3,306 to you Platinum 12.9% $479 fee $3,231 to you One-time tenant placement: **$3,072** (6.9% of a 1-year lease at this rent). [Get a real rent number, free](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us?zip=20613&beds=3#assessment) HUD Fair Market Rents are a federal benchmark for voucher programs, not an appraisal of your home. Fees from [our published pricing](https://www.realpmgold.com/property-management-fees). Data retrieved 2026-10-29. [How this works](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/rent-check) ## 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](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/rental-license) entry and our [Southern Maryland rental license guide](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/landlord-center/southern-maryland-rental-license). ## 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: Unit size ZIP 20613 benchmark Efficiency $2,520 1 bedroom $2,630 2 bedrooms $2,910 3 bedrooms $3,710 4 bedrooms $4,370 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](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/housing-choice-voucher) payment standard starts from these numbers. For a number based on your own home, [request a free rental assessment](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us). The [market rent](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/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](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/military-pcs-rental-management) 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](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/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](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/property-management-services) for what we cover. Brandywine is in [southern Prince George’s County](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/southern-prince-georges-county). Nearby town pages are [Upper Marlboro](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/southern-prince-georges-county/upper-marlboro) and [Waldorf](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/charles-county/waldorf). ## Next step Request a free assessment at [Contact us](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/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. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Brandywine require a rental license? Yes, under Prince George's County rules for single-family rentals. The county says a single-family rental property must have a valid rental license, issued for 2 years. Brandywine is not on the county's list of 18 municipalities that license separately. Read the county page for exemptions and the DPIE fee schedule for the cost. ### What is the HUD Fair Market Rent in Brandywine, MD? HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20613 is $2,520 for an efficiency, $2,630 for one bedroom, $2,910 for two, $3,710 for three and $4,370 for four. It is a federal benchmark for voucher programs, not a prediction of what a specific home will rent for. ### What is Cedarville State Forest? Maryland DNR describes Cedarville State Forest as a 3,707-acre forest at the headwaters of the Zekiah swamp, with over 19 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The forest address is 10201 Bee Oak Road, Brandywine, MD 20613. ### How do I get from Waldorf to Brandywine by bus? VanGO's Brandywine Connector runs between Waldorf and Brandywine Crossing and connects with Prince George's County transit. GoPGC route P84 runs from Branch Avenue to Brandywine. Check each system's schedule for current times, because routes and hours change. ## Terms on this page - [Housing Choice Voucher](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/housing-choice-voucher) - [Management fee](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/management-fee) - [Rental license](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/rental-license) - [Market rent](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/market-rent) - [PCS](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/pcs) ## Sources 1. [Prince George's County: Single-Family Rental Licensing](https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/homeland-security/code-compliance/single-family-rental-licensing) 2. [Prince George's County: Single-Family Rental Licensing (municipalities)](https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/homeland-security/code-compliance/single-family-rental-licensing) 3. [HUD User: FY2027 Small Area FMR for ZIP 20613](https://www.huduser.gov/datasets/fmr/fmr2027/zip-calc?year=2027&zip=20613&cbsasub=METRO47900M47900) 4. [Maryland DNR: Cedarville State Forest](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/cedarville.aspx) 5. [Maryland DNR: Cedarville State Forest](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/cedarville.aspx) 6. [Prince George's County: GoPGC Routes & Schedules](https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/public-works-transportation/metro-and-transportation/gopgc/gopgc-routes-schedules) 7. [Prince George's County: GoPGC Routes & Schedules](https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/public-works-transportation/metro-and-transportation/gopgc/gopgc-routes-schedules) 8. [Charles County Government: VanGO Schedules and Maps](https://www.charlescountymd.gov/services/transportation/vango-public-transportation/vango-schedules-and-maps-2493) 9. [U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 Gazetteer, places](https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2024_Gazetteer/2024_Gaz_place_national.zip) 10. [U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 Gazetteer, places](https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2024_Gazetteer/2024_Gaz_place_national.zip) 11. [U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 Gazetteer, places](https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2024_Gazetteer/2024_Gaz_place_national.zip) 12. [MedStar Health: MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center](https://www.medstarhealth.org/locations/medstar-southern-maryland-hospital-center) 13. [Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative: Service Area](https://www.smeco.coop/about/service-area/) Checked against the sources above on October 29, 2026. Laws, fees and programs change, so check the linked page before you act. ## Keep reading - [Upper Marlboro Property ManagementUpper Marlboro is the Prince George's County seat. The People's Law Library lists no town rental license, but the county requires a license for single-family rentals. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom benchmark for ZIP 20772 is $2,530. GoPGC routes P52 and P76 and MTA route 820 serve the area. Our Waldorf office manages rentals.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/southern-prince-georges-county/upper-marlboro) - [Southern Prince George's County Property ManagementPrince George's County requires a license for single-family rentals. It is a 2-year license, and a temporary license runs 30 to 90 days until inspection. Eighteen municipalities license separately. HUD publishes FY2027 Fair Market Rents by ZIP for Brandywine, Upper Marlboro and National Harbor. Our Waldorf office manages homes here.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/southern-prince-georges-county) - [Charles County Property ManagementCharles County has no countywide rental license today, but La Plata and Indian Head require one. A countywide program is proposed to start July 1, 2027, subject to final adoption. SMECO supplies power, VanGO runs 17 bus routes, and our Waldorf office manages rentals here. Request a free assessment for a real rent number.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/areas-we-serve/charles-county) ## Ask what your home could rent for. Free. A free rental assessment from our offices in Lexington Park and Waldorf. No cost, no contract, no pressure. [Request a free assessment](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment)[(301) 392-2172](tel:+13013922172)