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
To begin the application process and to learn more about what documents are required, select from the list of permit types below to begin your application. If you unable to locate your permit type from the list below or not sure if a permit required, please contact our office at (410-887-3900).
View the tutorial video to learn more about the application process.
Additions/Alterations
- Accessory Structure
- Addition, Alteration or Modification
- Deck
- Roofing, Re-Roofing, Siding
- Temporary Structure
ENVIRONMENTAL
FLOODPLAINS
MISCELLANEOUS
- Change of Occupancy (COO)
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station
- Fireplace/Burning Stove
- Residential Access Permit (Curb Cut)
- Telecommunications
- Temporary Blasting
- Temporary Tent
NEW CONSTRUCTION
- Antenna
- Basement (including excavations)
- Bathroom
- Bulkhead
- Crane, Hoist, Conveyor
- Fence
- Foundation Only
- Moving
- New Structure/Shell
- Pier/Piling
- Private Bridge
- Razing
- Retaining Wall
- Sign
- Solar
- Sprinklers
- Swimming Pool
- Tank
- Tower
- Windmill
PERMIT REVIEW TOOL
TRADES
UTILITIES
- Wastewater Discharge—Issued by the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Utilities
Public workstations are available in the lobby of the County Office Building 111 West Chesapeake Avenue Room 100 Towson, Maryland 21204, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staff will provide one on one assistance to create permit applications on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointment needed.
View the tutorial videos to learn more about the application process.
Do not work on an expired permit. Working on an invalid permit will result in fines and penalties.
Permits are valid for one year with an option to request one additional year at the time the application is filed.
If the permit has expired, you will need to file for a new permit. If your permit has not expired, you may request an extension.
Watch the tutorial video on how to create an account.
1. Navigate to the Baltimore County Online Permit Application tool and select the Create Account button.
2. Enter your email address, select Submit. An email will be sent with a link to complete the account setup.
3. Open the email, select the link to complete your registration form. Note: If email is not in your inbox, check your SPAM folder. If in SPAM, mark unread before selecting the link.
4. Enter your account details and password.
Watch the tutorial video on how to create an application.
1. A contractor is added in the Create Application section of the Baltimore County Online Permit Application.
2. In the Search and Add Contractors section, enter the contractor name in the search box. The system will return a list of contractors.
3. Select the contractor and the system will highlight in red. Then select the Add button to select the contractor. The contractor will be listed in the Selected Contractors section.
Watch the tutorial video on how to create an application. Documents are uploaded as a final step in the creating an application in the Baltimore County Online Permit Application.
1. After accepting the terms and conditions, the Document Upload window opens.
2. On the Plan Documents tab, scroll down, select the Browse button to select your files.
3. Highlight the files to be added, select Open. The files are added to the Upload Documents window.
4. For each file, select a discipline from the drop down list to describe your uploaded document type.
5. Select the Upload button.
6. A disclaimer pop-up appears. approve the disclaimer by selecting the Yes button.
7. Select the Submit for Review button.
8. When all files have been submitted, select the X in the upper right corner of the Document Upload window.
Using the online application portal, payments may be made via PayPal or credit card.
Watch the tutorial video on how to pay fees.
1. Log in to the Baltimore County Online Permit Application. The My Dashboard page displays.
2. Select the Applications with Fees Due box at the top middle of the My Dashboard window.
3. Scroll to the My Fees section, find the permit number and scroll to the right to the Actions section. You will see a magnifying glass icon and credit card icon.
4. To pay the fees, select the credit card icon. Note: Baltimore County only accepts Mastercard, Visa and Paypal electronic payments online.
5. To view details for the fees, select the magnifying glass icon
Watch the tutorial video on the permit application review and revisions process. There are two ways to view comments and revisions required for your permit in your Baltimore County Online Permit Application portal.
Locate the permit on the My Dashboard page. select the Expand icon next to the permit, select the Actions (magnifying glass) icon. This opens the Permit Application Info page.
- From the Plan Review section:
- Select the Open Plan Review button.
- From the Upload Documents screen, select the Review Documents tab.
- Download the documents for review. Review the comments and feedback letter, documenting needed updates. Review the markups of submitted plans and documents.
- From the Tasks section:
- Scroll to the Tasks section. If there are comments for review, you will see an Action (magnifying glass) icon in the Comments field to the right of the task’s Date Completed field.
- Select the magnifying glass to see the comments.
SCHEDULE, RESCHEDULE OR CANCEL AN INSPECTION
You must schedule, reschedule or cancel inspections for your building, electrical or plumbing permits via your online account:
- To schedule an inspection—Scheduling requests must be submitted by 2 p.m. the prior business day. You will need a permit number and an existing account.
- For an estimated time of inspection, call the office between 7:30 and 8 a.m. on the day of the inspection.
- To cancel or reschedule an inspection—Cancellations must be submitted via your online account by 6 a.m. If you missed this 6 a.m. deadline, you can cancel your inspection the same day after 6 a.m. by using the contact information below:
- For building inspections—Call 410-887-3953
- For electrical inspections—Call 410-887-3960
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For plumbing inspections—Call 410-887-3620
NEED HELP?
Watch a tutorial video to learn how to create an online account, or schedule or cancel an inspection.
Search the list of building permits issued in Baltimore County.
Most records are available online from 2009 onward. New records are added daily.
Use the records search tool to find permits, code complaints and development projects. The Permit Search Guide will help you navigate your search.
The most recent edition of the Baltimore County Building Code was enacted by Baltimore County Council Bill Number 40-15, which became effective on July 1, 2015. It adopted the 2015 editions of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Mechanical Code and the International Energy Code as well as local amendments.
- State of Maryland Energy Code
- Energy Efficiency Certificate of Compliance
- Building Thermal Envelope: One-Story Additions 600 Square Feet or Less
- Notice to Residential Permit Applicants Regarding Construction Documentation