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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. 

 

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 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.

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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Contact Us

Permit Processing

County Office Building
111 West Chesapeake Avenue
Room 100
Towson, Maryland 21204

Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone

Permit Processing
410-887-3900

Electrical and Plumbing Processing
410-887-3614

Fax

410-337-5039

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Permit Services Supervisor

Karen L. Lewis