Baltimore, MD

Permits, Inspections, Registrations, and Licensing

How permitting works in Maryland

Maryland cities often have an "overlap" role with the county. While large cities like Baltimore have independent permitting departments, many smaller cities delegate their permitting role to the county government to save on the costs of employing full-time engineering and inspection staff.

Counties dominant; Cities may have charter authority.

Contact Information

Address: One Stop Shop at 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 100
Phone: 443-984-1809
Email: DHCD.Permits@baltimorecity.gov
Office Hours: Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Friday - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (No In-Person Assistance on Wednesdays)
Website: https://www.baltimorecity.gov/
Permit Portal: https://www.baltimorecity.gov/dhcd/our-work/permits-and-inspections

← All Maryland jurisdictions

Not sure what a term on their forms means? See the Building Permit Glossary.