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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Address
200 Baltimore Street
La Plata, MD 20646

Phone
301-645-0692

Email
PGMadmin@CharlesCountyMD.Gov

MAPPING SERVICES

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Waldorf Public Artwork Project

Visit the Waldorf Public Artwork Project for more information on the project information and design.

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LOWER COBB NECK TRAIL FEASABILITY STUDY

To learn more, visit the Cobb Neck Trail Feasibility Study website.

View the Final Report.

 

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HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CHARLES COUNTY

Housing

Since 2023, the Affordable Housing Workgroup has been examining the shortage of affordable housing in Charles County and developing recommendations to tackle current and future challenges.

The Workgroup has completed its Affordable Housing Strategy Report, which is now open for public review and comment.

  • Explore the full report by clicking the sections below:
    - Affordable Housing Strategy Report, Executive Summary 
    - Affordable Housing Strategy Report, Volume 1
    - Affordable Housing Strategy Report, Volume 2
    - Affordable Housing Strategy Report, Appendices 

  • Sign up for notifications and share your feedback on the report via our Affordable Housing Engage Page or by emailing planningcommission@CharlesCountyMD.gov.

Stay engaged—your voice is essential in shaping solutions for affordable housing in Charles County.

Upcoming PGM Events

Events

  • Planning Commission Meeting - Hybrid

    11/17/2025 6:00 PM - 9:59 PM

  • Board of Appeals - Hybrid

    11/25/2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Planning Commission Meeting - Hybrid

    12/01/2025 6:00 PM - 9:59 PM

  • Homeowner's Association Dispute Review Board - VIRTUAL

    12/04/2025 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Board of Appeals - Hybrid

    12/09/2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Nuisance Abatement Hearing Board

    12/10/2025 6:00 PM - 8:59 PM

  • Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - Virtual

    12/10/2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  • PGM Early Office Closure

    12/12/2025 12:30 PM

  • Planning Commission Meeting - Hybrid

    12/15/2025 6:00 PM - 9:59 PM

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