County Building Permits

Garrett County, MD - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Maryland Updated March 2026

Important: Garrett 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 Garrett County

Permit authority
Garrett County Department of Planning & Land Management -- Permits & Inspections Division
Website
Citizen Connect
Online portal
Citizen Connect
Phone
301-334-7470
Address
203 South Fourth Street, Room 208, Oakland, MD 21550

Jurisdictions in Garrett County

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

Unincorporated Garrett County Permit guide → Accident Permit guide → Deep Creek Watershed (Zoning Overlay) Permit guide → Deer Park Permit guide → Friendsville Permit guide → Grantsville Permit guide → Kitzmiller Permit guide → Loch Lynn Heights Permit guide → Mountain Lake Park Permit guide → Oakland 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

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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.