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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Westernport
Per the town code, a building permit is required for new construction and demolition of existing structures. The town accepts the Maryland Building Performance Standards as the governing building codes.
Note: No official Westernport exempt-work list was located in retrieved materials; contact Code Enforcement Officer Mike Simpson via Town Hall at (301) 359-3932.
- Completed Building Permit Application
- Project description
- Owner and contractor information
- Estimated project cost
- Property information
- Building code
- The town code states the Town of Westernport accepts the Maryland Building Performance Standards as the governing building codes, specifically referencing the 2015 IBC, 2015 IRC, and 2015 IECC. However, Maryland state law requires all jurisdictions to enforce the current MBPS (2021 IBC and 2021 IRC, effective May 29, 2023). Applicants should confirm the currently enforced edition with the Code Enforcement Officer before relying on a specific code edition.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly published in retrieved town materials; contact Town Hall at (301) 359-3932.
- Owner-builder
- Not clearly published in retrieved town materials; confirm with Code Enforcement Officer.
- Contractor requirements
- Maryland MHIC and trade licensing requirements apply per state law. Specific town-level contractor license requirements not published; confirm with Code Enforcement Officer.
Application process
Typical processing: Not clearly published; contact Town Hall at (301) 359-3932 for current processing times.
- 01 Download the Building Permit Application from the town's Documents Page at https://townofwesternport.com/documents.
- 02 Complete the application with project description, owner and contractor details, and property information.
- 03 Submit the application in person at Town Hall (50 Main Street, Westernport, MD 21562) or by mail (PO Box 266, Westernport, MD 21562) during office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closes at noon for 30-minute lunch break).
- 04 Pay the required permit fee. No permit can be issued until the prescribed fee is paid.
- 05 The Code Enforcement Officer (Mike Simpson) reviews the application, issues permits, and furnishes certificates.
- 06 Post the permit at the job site and schedule required inspections with the Code Enforcement Officer.
Typical processing time: Not clearly published; contact Town Hall at (301) 359-3932 for current processing times.
Fee schedule
Westernport building permit fees
Fees paid at Town Hall, 50 Main Street, Westernport; no online payment portal identified.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Town Hall / Code Enforcement: (301) 359-3932 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Contact Town Hall to schedule.
- Inspection hours
- Town Hall hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (30-minute lunch closure at noon)
- Time windows
- Coordinate with Code Enforcement Officer
Typical sequence: The Building Official (Code Enforcement Officer) examines premises where permits are issued and makes necessary inspections. Specific inspection sequence not published.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Westernport permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Westernport, MD? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Westernport, MD? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Westernport, MD? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Westernport, MD? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Westernport, MD? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Westernport Code Enforcement Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.