Baltimore City Non-Owner Occupied Property Registration Process

Baltimore City Inspection Process

1. 1. Contact an approved inspector at       https://cels.baltimorehousing.org/reg/RegHI_LicenseList.aspx
2. 2. Pass Inspection.
3. 3. Register or login here https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov/pi/alarmproperty-registration
4. 4. Upload required documents.
5. 5. Pay license fee.
6. 6. Post license in common area in 3+ units. 
7. 7. Add this addendum to your lease https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov/sites/default/files/CB18-0179%20Proposed%20lease%20Addendum%20Final.docx

Things to note:

• 1. $1,000 fines for non-compliance. 
• 2. Must register within 10days of property closing.
• 3. Have to register whether the unit is inhabitable or not. 
• 4. Register every year before Dec. 31st. Initial inspection lasts 2 years. Next inspection lasts 1, 2 or 3 years depending on behaviour.
• 5. BALTIMORE CITY RENTAL LICENSE INSPECTION FORM RENTAL LICENSING INSPECTOR GUIDANCE https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov/sites/default/files/dhcd/attachments/Inspection%20Checklist%20-%20Inspector%20Guidance%20Document.pdf
• 6. BALTIMORE CITY RENTAL LICENSE INSPECTION FORM https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov/sites/default/files/dhcd/attachments/Baltimore%20City%20Rental%20License%20Inspection%20Form.pdf