OLO says Montgomery County code enforcement lacks standardized inspections and full compliance; calls for task force
An Office of Legislative Oversight report found gaps in Montgomery County's housing code enforcement — including inconsistent checklists, incomplete reporting and an emphasis on exterior 'blight' violations — and recommended a community-inclusive task force and better data collection to address racial equity concerns.
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An Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) review concluded that Montgomery County’s housing code generally aligns with national healthy housing standards but that county policy and enforcement practices leave important gaps, particularly in inspection standardization and reporting.
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