Department of

Permits, Approvals and Inspections

With over 600 square miles and approximately 847,562 people in Baltimore County, the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections (PAI) oversees the development and use of land.

Announcements

Notice of new Baltimore County Building Code, effective September 3, 2024.
Notice of development fee waiver for government-funded qualifying projects.

Popular Services

Apply for a Permit

Schedule an Inspection

Rental Registration

Code Enforcement

Zoning Review

Development Management

Development Plan and Phase 2 Fees

Miscellaneous Permit and License Fees

Other Permit Types

Learn how to self-search for records and submit records requests to the correct PAI division.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOTICE OF NEW BALTIMORE COUNTY BUILDING CODE, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The newly adopted Baltimore County Building Code Bill 49-24 became effective on September 3, replacing Bill 40-15. This bill adopts, with certain amendments, the 2021 editions of the following international codes:

Building
Energy Conservation
Mechanical
Residential
Swimming Pool and Spa

Notice of Development Fee Waiver for Government-Funded Qualifying Projects

No notices at this time, notices are updated as required.