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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Goldsboro
Projects involving construction, additions, decks, demolitions, fences, and other improvements within town limits require a permit per the town's Land Development Ordinance and applicable building codes. The Building Permit Required Items checklist details documentation requirements.
Note: Not separately published beyond state code minimums; contact the town office at 410-482-8805 to confirm exemption status for specific work
- Building Permit Application
- Site plan
- Construction drawings as required
- Supporting documents per the Required Items checklist
- Deck or demo applications for those project types
- Building code
- Maryland Building Performance Standards based on 2021 IBC/IRC, 2020 NEC, and state-adopted I-Codes with Maryland amendments; local zoning and development regulations in the Land Development Ordinance
- Permit validity
- A Permit Extension Request form is available on the town website; confirm initial permit validity period with the town office
- Owner-builder
- Not separately published; confirm with the town office
- Contractor requirements
- MHIC license for home improvement work; HBR for new residential construction; Maryland trade licenses for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work
Application process
Typical processing: Not separately published; contact the town office
- 01 Download the applicable permit application form from https://goldsboromd.com/planning-and-zoning/permit-apps-and-forms/. Available forms include Building Permit Application, Deck Permit Application, Demo Permit Application, Fence Regulations, Building Permit Required Items checklist, and Permit Extension Request.
- 02 Complete the application and assemble required supporting documents per the Building Permit Required Items checklist.
- 03 Submit the completed application and documents in person or by mail to the town office. The office is open Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; call 410-482-8805 or email clerk@goldsboromd.com to confirm availability.
- 04 The Planning and Zoning Board reviews subdivision and major development requests; routine building permits are processed by town staff.
- 05 Pay applicable fees.
- 06 After permit issuance, schedule required inspections.
Typical processing time: Not separately published; contact the town office
Fee schedule
Goldsboro building permit fees
Paid at the town office; contact the town to confirm accepted payment methods
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 410-482-8805 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Typical sequence: Per applicable building code and project scope; confirm with the town office
Frequently asked
Common questions about Goldsboro permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Goldsboro, MD? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Goldsboro, MD? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Goldsboro, MD? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Goldsboro, MD? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Goldsboro, MD? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Goldsboro Planning and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.