County Building Permits

Baltimore County, MD - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Baltimore County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Maryland Updated March 2026

Important: Baltimore County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Baltimore County

Permit authority
Baltimore County Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections, Permit Processing
Online portal
Cityworks PLL Portal
Phone
410-887-3900
Address
County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 100, Towson, Maryland 21204

Jurisdictions in Baltimore County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated Baltimore County Permit guide → Catonsville, Baltimore County Permit guide → Dundalk, Baltimore County Permit guide → Essex, Baltimore County Permit guide → Owings Mills, Baltimore County Permit guide → Parkville, Baltimore County Permit guide → Towson, Baltimore County Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related Maryland Resources

License Requirements Verify your contractor's Maryland license → Contract Template Free homeowner-contractor agreement →

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.