Pocomoke City, Maryland

THE POCOMOKE CITY RENTAL REGISTRATION PROGRAM IS NOW IN EFFECT.  POCOMOKE CITY NOW REQUIRES REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION OF RENTAL PROPERTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF POCOMOKE CITY, IMPROVING RENTAL HOUSING CONDITIONS, PREVENTING THE DETERIORATION OF HOUSING STOCK, AND PROVIDING SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING CONDITIONS. 

ALL OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES IN POCOMOKE CITY MUST APPLY FOR A LICENSE (WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS).  LICENSES WILL BE GRANTED FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024, AND MUST BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BETWEEN APRIL 1ST AND JUNE 30TH.  THE ENABLING ORDINANCE, A GUIDE TO THE RENTAL REGISTRATION PROGRAM , A REGISTRATION FORM, AND A CHECKLIST ARE ATTACHED.  THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RENTAL REGISTRATION PROGRAM WILL BE SET PRIOR TO JUNE 30, 2024.  

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

TO REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM, OR TO ASK QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING CITY STAFF.

PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT

Planning Director - Dan Brandewie, dan@pocomokemd.gov

101 Clarke Ave./P. O. Box 29
Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851
Phone: 410-957-1633
Fax: 410-957-0939
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM 

CODE ENFORCEMENT

Mike Wyatt, mike@pocomokemd.gov

101 Clarke Ave./P. O. Box 29
Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851
Phone: 410-957-1333 Ext 110
Fax: 410-957-0939
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM