Glen Burnie, MD — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits

Street address

Permit Center, 2664 Riva Road, Heritage Office Complex, Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone

410-222-7730

ipmailbox@aacounty.org

Coverage

Glen Burnie is an unincorporated community. Official sources do not show a separate Glen Burnie municipal building department, so building permits are county-administered. Zoning, grading, floodplain, Critical Area, and right-of-way approvals remain county-level where applicable.

Online portal

Land Use Navigator (LUN)

Land Use Navigator

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Glen Burnie

County guidance says a building permit is required for a wide range of work, with project-specific determinations by work type. Permits are commonly required for additions, accessory structures, most structural alterations, fireplaces, pools, signs, solar installations, waterproofing, commercial alterations, demolition, and many shoreline-related improvements.

Scope of work

Permit?

Residential patios, though a standard grading plan application may still be required depending on size and disturbed area

Exempt

Detached residential decks less than 200 square feet and under 3 feet high, if outside the Critical Area and Bog Contribution Drainage Area

Exempt

Gazebos not over 10 feet high and 150 square feet or less, except permits are required for all gazebos in the Critical Area

Exempt

Replacement of shingles only on a roof

Exempt

Removal of solar panels

Exempt

Removal and reinstallation of solar panels in kind does not require a building permit, but does require an electrical permit

Exempt

Sheds not over 10 feet high and 150 square feet or less, except permits are required for all sheds in the Critical Area

Exempt

Exempt Residential patios, though a standard grading plan application may still be required depending on size and disturbed area
Exempt Detached residential decks less than 200 square feet and under 3 feet high, if outside the Critical Area and Bog Contribution Drainage Area
Exempt Gazebos not over 10 feet high and 150 square feet or less, except permits are required for all gazebos in the Critical Area
Exempt Replacement of shingles only on a roof
Exempt Removal of solar panels
Exempt Removal and reinstallation of solar panels in kind does not require a building permit, but does require an electrical permit
Exempt Sheds not over 10 feet high and 150 square feet or less, except permits are required for all sheds in the Critical Area

Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the Department of Inspections and Permits before proceeding.

Required documents

Required PDFs depend on record type
Common items include plans, site plans, grading materials, worksheets, applications, and supporting documentation
If a listed document does not apply, upload a blank PDF to continue

Building code: 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IMC, 2020 NEC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IEBC, 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, ICC A117.1-2017 accessibility standard, and 2018 NFPA 1 and NFPA 101, with county amendments effective June 23, 2024.
Permit validity: A permit under which no work is commenced within 1 year after issuance expires.
Owner-builder: Homeowners may apply for permits for ordinary repairs or construction on their owner-occupied dwelling. For new homes, a citizen building on their own land for their own use may submit a Landowner Affidavit instead of paying the Home Builder Guaranty Fund fee.
Contractor requirements: Separate trade permits are required for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work and must be performed by tradesmen licensed in Anne Arundel County. County LUN help also states certain state-issued licenses such as HBR, HIC, and sprinkler contractor licenses must be verified and entered by permit-center intake staff.

Source: Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No single countywide turnaround is published for all permit types. LUN shows an approximate due date in the processing-status screen once the application is in review.

01

Use the county 'Do I Need a Permit?' tool to check the work type and identify whether related grading, trade, planning, or right-of-way approvals also apply.
02

Gather property information, especially zoning, Critical Area, bog, floodplain, utility, and site conditions.
03

Create a Land Use Navigator (LUN) account and choose the correct permit record type.
04

Enter contacts and application information, then upload required PDFs.
05

Review, certify, and submit the application through the fee cart. A record number is assigned after submission and payment.
06

Track review comments and processing status in LUN, then submit revisions if requested.
07

After issuance, schedule inspections in LUN and close out all required finals.

Typical processing time: No single countywide turnaround is published for all permit types. LUN shows an approximate due date in the processing-status screen once the application is in review.

Source: Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2026

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$86 minimum building permit fee plus $43 nonrefundable application fee

Plan check fee

Not stated as a separate general plan-check line on the county permit-fees page; fees are primarily permit-type and valuation based. Project-specific review fees can apply for other permit classes.

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based. Building permits are $86 for $0 to $3,000 of estimated value, increasing by schedule up to $242 plus 0.010 times estimated cost above $25,000.

Reinspection fee

$150 for each scheduled inspection that is not canceled at least 24 hours prior or is not accessible to the inspector

The county advises applicants to complete an application in LUN to determine project cost. Submission goes through the LUN fee cart. Most new applications must now be filed online.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Land Use Navigator (LUN) portal (online)
410-222-7784 (phone)

Inspection hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Time windows: Online scheduling uses available blue dates and an all-day option

Typical sequence: Permit must be active for 24 hours before the first inspection. Before final building inspection, all associated trade permits must have passed final inspections. Commercial and tenant-improvement jobs also need Fire Marshal final inspection before final building inspection.

Source: Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Glen Burnie permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Glen Burnie, MD? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Glen Burnie, MD? ▸

Building permit fees in Glen Burnie, MD are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $86 minimum building permit fee plus $43 nonrefundable application fee. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based. Building permits are $86 for $0 to $3,000 of estimated value, increasing by schedule up to $242 plus 0.010 times estimated cost above $25,000.. Plan check fee: Not stated as a separate general plan-check line on the county permit-fees page; fees are primarily permit-type and valuation based. Project-specific review fees can apply for other permit classes..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Glen Burnie, MD? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Glen Burnie, MD, follow these steps: 1. Use the county 'Do I Need a Permit?' tool to check the work type and identify whether related grading, trade, planning, or right-of-way approvals also apply. 2. Gather property information, especially zoning, Critical Area, bog, floodplain, utility, and site conditions. 3. Create a Land Use Navigator (LUN) account and choose the correct permit record type. 4. Enter contacts and application information, then upload required PDFs. 5. Review, certify, and submit the application through the fee cart. A record number is assigned after submission and payment. 6. Track review comments and processing status in LUN, then submit revisions if requested. 7. After issuance, schedule inspections in LUN and close out all required finals.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Glen Burnie, MD? ▸

Building permit processing times in Glen Burnie, MD typically run No single countywide turnaround is published for all permit types. LUN shows an approximate due date in the processing-status screen once the application is in review.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Glen Burnie, MD? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Glen Burnie, MD. The following work is generally exempt: Residential patios, though a standard grading plan application may still be required depending on size and disturbed area; Detached residential decks less than 200 square feet and under 3 feet high, if outside the Critical Area and Bog Contribution Drainage Area; Gazebos not over 10 feet high and 150 square feet or less, except permits are required for all gazebos in the Critical Area; Replacement of shingles only on a roof; Removal of solar panels; Removal and reinstallation of solar panels in kind does not require a building permit, but does require an electrical permit; Sheds not over 10 feet high and 150 square feet or less, except permits are required for all sheds in the Critical Area. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the Department of Inspections and Permits before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Glen Burnie, MD? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Glen Burnie, MD via: Land Use Navigator (LUN) portal, 410-222-7784.

last verified April 2026 source Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits ↗ entry id permits/maryland/anne-arundel/glen-burnie

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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