1. Accumulations of scrap, paper, junk, vehicle parts, trash, garbage, leaves, cans, vessels, broken bottles, pieces of china, glass, debris, or other waste matter of any kind;
   
   
2. Grass, noxious weeds, uncultivated vegetable growth, briars, brush and plants that are more than one foot in height; or [Amended 3-5-2013 by Bill No. 2013-04]
   
   
3. Grease or oil; or
   
   
4. On improved residential property, exterior building disrepair, including broken windows, flaking paint, broken shutters or rainspouts, or other building damage that evidences a general disregard for the reasonable care and maintenance of the improved residential property; or [Amended 3-5-2013 by Bill No. 2013-04]
   
   
5. Any noncompliant condition as specified in Chapter 3 of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).

Call Planning and Growth Management at 301-645-0700

A property nuisance reported above will follow the Nuisance Complaint process.  For all other resources, please see our resources section.

Request Mowing, Removal of Deceased Animals and Maintenance to Drainage in the County Right -of-Way

Request Assistance from Animal Matters Hearing Board for Nuisance Conditions Related to Pets/Animals

Request Department of Natural Resources Assistance with Wildlife Nuisances

Request Assistance with Homeowners Association Disputes 

Complaint Received

Complaint Confirmed

Once an inspector confirms an active nuisance, a case is generated, and the property owners will be contacted.

Correction Period

The owners will have thirty (30) days to correct all observed nuisances.

Failure to Comply

Nuisance Abatement Help & Community Resources

If you're having trouble keeping up with yard work, home repairs, or other property maintenance, and you've received a notice from the County, there are local programs that can help.

These services are especially helpful for seniors, low-income families, or anyone facing financial or physical challenges.

Get Help from Local Organizations:

Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee (SMTCCAC)
🌐 smtccac.org
📍 8371 Old Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville, MD
📞 301-274-4474

Charles County Housing Authority
🌐 charlescountymd.gov
📍 8190 Port Tobacco Rd, Port Tobacco, MD
📞 301-934-9305

Catholic Charities & Partners (Waldorf area):

• Standard For Life Church

• Children’s Aid Society

• Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church

• Saint Peter’s Catholic Church

More Programs You Can Explore:

• Maryland Access Point (MAP) – Support for seniors and people with disabilities

• Homeowner Assistance Programs – Help with home repairs and upgrades

• Legal Aid & Eviction Support – Free help for legal or rental issues

NOTE: If you need assistance navigating available services, please dial 2-1-1 — a free resource that connects residents to local programs and support in Charles County.

Need More Time to Fix a Violation?

If you've received a property maintenance violation, Charles County may give you extra time to correct the issue if you're actively working on it and keep in touch with staff.

To qualify for more time:

• You must stay in touch with the County Nuisance Abatement Team and provide updates.

• Visible progress must be made during the extension.

• You must allow County staff to inspect your property during normal business hours to check progress.