An independent civic-information project for Montgomery County residents.
MoCo Monitor
Public Services

DPS Issues New Rules for Little Free Library Permits

DPS Aug 7, 2026
The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services has published updated guidelines for installing a Little Free Library. No permit is required when the structure is on private property, but a permit — issued at no charge — is required for placement in a public right-of-way. The guidelines cover location and safety requirements for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicle operators, as well as maintenance obligations and grounds for permit revocation.
Was this useful?

Source: Montgomery County, MD, “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”, received Aug 7, 2026.

Links in this alert

This alert didn't include additional links. The primary source is the county email cited above.

See a mistake? Content and links are AI-processed from public county emails. If something is wrong or a source is missing, email corrections or read how we handle them.