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***
- Information Regarding Carbon Monoxide and CO Detectors
- 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
Revised January 8, 2010
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