Filing Instructions

•  The Board requires that all submissions be dual-filed ( electronically by emailing a pdf of the completed submission, and in hard copy form).
  1. Electronically: Please scan your application materials (or send a photograph, if a scanner is not available) and email them to [email protected]. Be sure to include scans of any large drawings you intend to submit and the filing fee check.
  2. Hard copy:
     1. Mail the signed hard copy of your application and all required materials including any required copies, to the following address: Montgomery County Board of Appeals, 100 Maryland Avenue, Room 217, Rockville, MD 20850  OR
     2. Make an appointment to hand deliver your documents to our offices located at 100 Maryland Avenue, Room 217, in Rockville, Maryland.
• Time-sensitive filings are considered to be “filed” at the date and time shown on the emailed electronic submission.
• Note: Except as otherwise required by the Zoning Ordinance or other law, all supporting materials for scheduled hearing and Worksession items must be emailed no later than noon on the Tuesday of the week before the scheduled proceeding date to ensure inclusion.
• Board Staff will acknowledge receipt of your submission, and will let you know if anything is missing.
• For variances and administrative appeals, once your application is complete, Staff will contact you to give you a hearing date.
• For special exception modifications and transfers, and other matters that are considered at a Worksession, Staff will contact you to let you know when the Board will consider your request.

Sign Pick-up

• Variances and accessory apartment transfers require the posting of the property with a large sign. Make an appointment to pick up the required sign. Alternatively, if you make an appointment to deliver your hard copy materials in person, you can pick up the required sign at that time.
• We no longer require the return of signs.  Once you receive your written decision from the Board, please email our office at  [email protected] to request your sign refund.

Other Requests/Statutory Deadlines

• Persons submitting requests for reconsideration, requests for a public hearing, or requests for oral argument/appeal regarding a conditional use decision issued by OZAH are also required to dual file their request.
• Your appeal will be noted as having been filed on the date and time shown on your email. Board staff will acknowledge receipt of your request, and will contact you regarding scheduling.

Please Contact Us with Questions.