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Environmental Health - Community Services & Developmental Review

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1. Who do I contact if I have been bitten by an animal?

Contact Animal Control at 301-600-1544. For questions regarding post-exposure rabies vaccinations, contact your physician, FHH Emergency Department at 240-566-3500 or the Community Health Services Division of the Health Department at 301-600-3342.

2. My pet bit someone! What do I do?

What if it’s your pet that bites someone? The best thing to do is to share your name and phone number so that if the person bitten goes to have the bite checked, Animal Control can make sure your pet is healthy and vaccinated. If you don’t want to share your information, another option is to report the bite to the Health Department directly and we can match it up to the bite reports that come in.

The big question - What happens to my pet now, are they in trouble? No, they are not in “trouble” but the Health Department does need to make sure they are healthy and vaccinated for rabies. Your pet will be put on a 10 day quarantine that you can do at home. The pet can play with family members and go out in the yard, but must be on a leash or within a fenced area; public activities should be postponed. They will also need to go to the vet to make sure they are healthy and the vet will complete a form that gets turned in; if the pet’s rabies vaccine is not up to date they will need to get one.

If you have questions or don’t know what to do, give us a call 301-600-1717. 

3. Can you apply for a burn permit online?

Burn permits may be applied for online as well as in person at the Frederick County Health Department. More information regarding burn permits can be obtained by calling 301-600-1717.

4. Do I need a burn permit to burn in a barrel?

Yes, you do need a burn permit to burn in a barrel. The barrel must also be located at least 200 feet from any structures and contain only brush.

5. Do you need a Certificate of Potability before obtaining a Use and Occupancy Permit?

Yes. Beginning in July of 2018 a Certificate of Potability is required from the Health Department prior to obtaining a Use and Occupancy from the County for a new or replacement dwelling. Water samples must be submitted to the Health Department where they are reviewed and approved prior to the Certificate of Potability being issued.

6. Who do I contact concerning mold?

Mold complaints are handled by the EPA Air Quality Division. They can be contacted at 800-438-4318.

7. How do you dispose of paint?

1.Remove lids and let the paint completely dry out.
2.You can add mulch or kitty litter to speed up the drying process.
3.Once completely dry, dispose of in your household trash.

8. Where do I get a permit to show animals at the Frederick Fair?

Permits to show animals can be obtained from the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Frederick

9. Who is responsible for the removal of dead deer?

Deer located along a county road will be removed by the County Highway Authority. Deer located along a state road will be removed by the State Highway Administration. Disposal of dead deer located on private property is the responsibility of the property owner.

10. Where do I go for questions concerning residential water and Fort Detrick?

Contact Fort Detrick at 301-619-3133 or contact the Fort Detrick Public Affairs Office at 301-619-2736.

11. Does the Health Department test for lead paint and radon?

No, for questions concerning lead, contact MDE at 800-633-6101 ext. 3825. For questions concerning Radon, contact the Radon Help Line at 800-557-2366.

12. Who do I contact regarding Community Service Hours?

Contact Alternative Sentencing at the Court House at 301-600-2224.

13. I am a renter having problems with my rental property that my landlord will not address. Who do I contact for help?

All renter concerns should be addressed with the Frederick County Code Enforcement Office at 301-600-3531.

14. Does the Health Department deal with complaints in Frederick City?

Complaints within the city limits of Frederick are handled by the City of Frederick’s Code Enforcement Office. They can be reached at 301-600-3825. Complaints within the town limits of Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Brunswick, and Walkersville are handled by each town office.

15. Does the Health Department take tall grass complaints?

There is no tall grass ordinance currently for Frederick County. Tall grass complaints due to safety concerns can be forwarded to the Fire Marshal's Office.

Fire Marshal's Office

16. Does the Health Department oversee dog feces complaints?

No, there are currently no regulations in Frederick County that deal with excessive accumulation of dog feces.

17. How do I make a complaint against someone that has trash in their yard?

The Frederick County Health Department requires a written statement from the complainant about the problem. This can be sent via mail, email, or fax. The written statement should include your name, your address, your telephone number, the address of the property being complained about and a statement of the problem. For more information regarding trash or other nuisance complaints contact Community Services at 301-600-1717.