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Maryland building permit directory

Use this state-level matrix to move from a county name to the responsible permitting office, digital gateway, applicable code framework, and inspection process.

Search the verified directory, then open the jurisdictional profile for contact and filing instructions.

County matrix

24 jurisdictional profiles

Open a county profile for the administrative overview, application gateway, fee exposure, and field inspection blueprint.

Allegany CountyFIPS 24001
CountyAllegany County Department of Community Services - Planning & Zoning / Office of Building Safety and ConstructionView profile →
Anne Arundel CountyFIPS 24003
CountyAnne Arundel County Department of Inspections and PermitsView profile →
Baltimore CityFIPS 24510
CountyCity of Baltimore Department of Housing and Community Development – Office of Permits and Building InspectionsView profile →
Baltimore CountyFIPS 24005
CountyBaltimore County Department of Permits, Approvals and InspectionsView profile →
Calvert CountyFIPS 24009
CountyCalvert County Department of Planning & Zoning - Inspections & Permits DivisionView profile →
Caroline CountyFIPS 24011
CountyCaroline County Department of Planning & CodesView profile →
Carroll CountyFIPS 24013
CountyCarroll County Bureau of Permits and Inspections, Department of Public WorksView profile →
Cecil CountyFIPS 24015
CountyCecil County Department of Land Use & Development Services - Permits & Inspections DivisionView profile →
Charles CountyFIPS 24017
CountyCharles County Department of Planning & Growth Management - Codes, Permits, and Inspection ServicesView profile →
Dorchester CountyFIPS 24019
CountyDorchester County Planning & Zoning Department - Permits, Inspections & LicensingView profile →
Frederick CountyFIPS 24021
CountyFrederick County Department of Permits and InspectionsView profile →
Garrett CountyFIPS 24023
CountyGarrett County Department of Community Development - Permits & Inspections DivisionView profile →
Harford CountyFIPS 24025
CountyHarford County Department of Inspections, Licenses and PermitsView profile →
Howard CountyFIPS 24027
CountyHoward County Department of Inspections, Licenses & PermitsView profile →
Kent CountyFIPS 24029
CountyKent County Department of Planning, Housing & ZoningView profile →
Montgomery CountyFIPS 24031
CountyMontgomery County Department of Permitting ServicesView profile →
Prince George's CountyFIPS 24033
CountyPrince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE)View profile →
Queen Anne's CountyFIPS 24035
CountyQueen Anne's County Department of Planning & Zoning, Zoning & Permits DivisionView profile →
Somerset CountyFIPS 24039
CountySomerset County Department of Technical and Community Services, Planning and Zoning / Building and PermittingView profile →
St. Mary's CountyFIPS 24037
CountySt. Mary's County Department of Land Use & Growth Management, Permit Services DivisionView profile →
Talbot CountyFIPS 24041
CountyTalbot County Department of Permits and InspectionsView profile →
Washington CountyFIPS 24043
CountyWashington County Division of Permits and InspectionsView profile →
Wicomico CountyFIPS 24045
CountyWicomico County Department of Planning, Zoning and Community Development – Building Division / Permits and InspectionsView profile →
Worcester CountyFIPS 24047
CountyWorcester County Department of Development Review and Permitting (DRP) – Building and Zoning DivisionsView profile →

How to use this state hub

Start with the county, then confirm the parcel’s actual jurisdiction.

This directory is organized around county-equivalent authorities, but a county record does not automatically mean the county issues every permit. Incorporated cities, townships, boroughs, tribal authorities, fire districts, and state agencies may control portions of the approval path. Open the county profile, review the jurisdiction status, and call the listed agency when the property sits near a municipal boundary or has a specialized occupancy.

A reliable preconstruction sequence

  1. 1. Identify the authority. Match the project address to the issuing office.
  2. 2. Confirm the filing lane. Use the official portal or application instructions.
  3. 3. Protect inspection access. Schedule before regulated work is concealed.