Changes Coming to Multifamily Housing Inspections and Licensing
January 2, 2026
Rockville will implement several changes to its multifamily rental inspection and licensing program beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, including new mold response timelines, a larger inspection sample and an enhanced inspection option tied to inspection results.
The updates will be administered by the City of Rockville Code Enforcement team within the Department of Community Planning and Development Services’ Inspection Services Division.
One change aligns the city’s process with the Maryland Tenant Mold Protection Act. Landlords are required to conduct a mold assessment within 15 days after receiving written notice regarding suspected mold from a tenant, building occupant or the applicable local agency that enforces housing and livability codes. If the assessment determines mold remediation is required, it must be completed within 45 days after the assessment is completed, or within a reasonable amount of time if 45 days is not feasible.
Beginning with the 2026 renewal cycle, the city will increase the required inspection sample for multifamily rental license renewals from 20% to 25% of units.
Rockville is also incorporating an enhanced inspection program as an additional layer of compliance. Depending on the inspection results and thresholds established by the chief of Inspection Services, the city may require additional units to be inspected before an annual rental license is renewed. The expanded inspection may include as much as 50% of a property’s units.
Initial and renewal applications for multifamily rental licenses will be available through MGO Connect, Rockville’s online portal for permits, planning and development applications, beginning Jan. 1.
For more information about CPDS and its services, visit rockvillemd.gov/cpds.