BALTIMORE COUNTY RENTAL INSPECTION PROCESS

The Baltimore County Rental Inspection takes about 15 - 20 minutes per dwelling to conduct. Owners, landlords or property managers are required to attend the inspection to sign the inspection form at the end of the inspection.

We strongly recommend clients to review the inspection requirements below within the unit(s) to be inspected in advance to avoid failing the inspection and having potential additional costs for re-inspections.

The following is a list of the steps you must take. Review the documents below to familiarize yourself with the County’s requirements before scheduling your inspection.

• Baltimore County Rental Registration
  • Baltimore County Rental Registration Exemption Affidavit (PDF)
  • New Tenant Registration Form (PDF)
• Register or Renew Your Rental Property
  • Required Documents
    • Baltimore County Rental License Inspection Sheet (PDF)
    • New Tenant Registration Form (PDF)
    • Carbon Monoxide Alarm Verification (PDF)
    • Lead Inspection Certificate if built before 1978
• Read Non-Discrimination Regulations
  • Fair Housing Laws (PDF)
  • Maryland Accessibility Act (PDF)