Permits and Licenses

Building Permit Processing

Douglas A. Swam, Permit Services Supervisor
Room 100
County Office Building
111 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
410-887-3900
410-337-5039 (FAX)
pdmpermits@baltimorecountymd.gov

Inspection Scheduling - Use 'Inspection Connection' to Schedule inspections and/or inquire about permits 24/7.

Permits provide for the:

• Processing of applications/forms for building, electrical, and plumbing permits
• Acceptance of deposits for water and sewer connections contained in public works agreements
• Processing of applications for water services, which are prepared and forwarded to the Department of Public Works and the Baltimore City Bureau of Water Supply
• Processing of records relating to receipt of revenues for the issuance of licenses and permits
• Processing of the cost of sewer installations
• Processing of other information

***Important Notices***

• To all Residential Permit Applicants Regarding Construction Documentation (PDF)
  
  
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms Required (PDF) - effective January 1, 2008

Appeal Fees (PDF)

Building Code (PDF)

Adopted Design Manual Changes (retaining walls in the Building Code)

Building Permits' FAQ

Building Permit Forms

Inspection Connection

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Revised March 19, 2008