Health and Human Services’ Licensure and Regulatory Services Moves to County’s New Wheaton Office Building

For Immediate Release: Friday, October 16, 2020

The County’s Licensure and Regulatory Services, part of the Department of Health and Human Services will move to the County’s new Wheaton Office Building on Friday, Oct. 23. In preparation for the move, the current office at 255 Rockville Pike will be closed to the public at 12 p.m. on Oct. 23. Walk-in services will reopen to the public at the new location on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 8 a.m. The new location, located at 2425 Reedie Drive, 9th floor, is part of the County’s Wheaton Revitalization Project.  

During the office closure, residents can email hhsmail@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 311 with questions. Visit Licensure and Regulatory Services’ website for more information. The Licensure & Regulatory Service program handles licensing issues, including food service establishments such as restaurants, grocery stores, bars, mobile food trucks and farmers markets; nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group homes; swimming pools, massage establishments and video games facilities. The program also enforces the County’s smoking, trans fat and menu labeling laws, as well as regulations related to short-term rentals and the control of rats.

Licensure & Regulatory Services will join other County services, including the Department of Permitting Services, Montgomery County Recreation and the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission at the new building.

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Release ID: 20-607
Media Contact: Mary Anderson 240-777-6534