Permit Processing

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

  • Processing of applications for building, electrical, and plumbing permits
  • Acceptance of fees for water and sewer connections contained in public works agreements
  • Processing of applications for water meter services, which are prepared and forwarded to the Department of Public Works and Transportation and the Baltimore City Bureau of Water Supply
  • Processing of records relating to receipt of revenues for the issuance of various permits
  • Processing of fees for water and sewer installations
  • Collection and review of documents and other information as needed in the course of the permit process

APPLY FOR A PERMIT

All applications for building, plumbing, electrical and other construction permits must be completed online. Public work stations and staff are available in the lobby to help customers create their online accounts and applications on a first-come, first-served basis. 

APPLY FOR A PERMIT

PAYMENT PROCESSING

Using the online application portal, payments may be made via PayPal or credit card. 

BALTIMORE COUNTY BUILDING CODE

The most recent edition of the Baltimore County Building Code was enacted by Baltimore County Council Bill Number 49-24(link is external), which became effective on September 3, 2024. This bill adopts, with certain amendments, the 2021 editions of the following international codes:

  •  Building 
  • Energy Conservation
  • Mechanical 
  • Residential 
  • Swimming Pool and Spa

BUILDING PERMIT SEARCH

Search the list of building permits issued in Baltimore County.

Most records are available online from 2009 onward. New records are added daily.

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