Millington, MD — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Millington -- Town Administrator / Zoning Authority

Street address

402 Cypress Street, P.O. Box 330, Millington, MD 21651

Phone

(410) 928-3880

millington@millingtonmd.us

Coverage

Millington is a small town straddling the Kent County / Queen Anne's County border (with portions in each county) on the Chester River. The Town issues its own building and zoning permits for all properties within incorporated Millington limits. Millington has a designated Critical Area totaling approximately 128.4 acres, with areas classified as Resource Conservation Area (RCA, 42.8 ac), Limited Development Area (LDA, 35.2 ac), and Intensely Developed Area (IDA, 50.3 ac). The Critical Area Overlay District (sections 80-32 through 80-49 of the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 80) governs development near the Chester River and its tributaries. Note: Because Millington spans two counties, verify which county's ancillary requirements (sediment control, stormwater, Health Department) apply to a specific parcel address.

Online portal

Town of Millington

In-Person Submission

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Millington

Required for new construction, additions, alterations, and changes of use per Millington Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 80. Critical Area permits required for any development within the Critical Area Overlay District.

Note: Not published in detail from available sources. Standard state IRC/IBC exempt categories likely apply. Contact (410) 928-3880 to confirm. Critical Area rules apply regardless of building permit exemption status.

Required documents

Completed permit application
Construction plans
Site plan showing property lines, Critical Area boundary (if applicable), setbacks, and proposed work
Contractor MHIC and trade license information
Critical Area documentation (for Critical Area Overlay District properties)
Stormwater/sediment control approval (for land disturbance projects)

Building code: State-mandated 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, and related codes with Maryland amendments. Millington Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 80, governs land use. Dual-county note: Building code administration for Millington may involve coordination between Kent County and Queen Anne's County; confirm with the Town which county's building department, if any, provides inspection services.
Permit validity: Not confirmed from public sources. Contact (410) 928-3880.
Owner-builder: Not detailed on Town website. Contact office to confirm.
Contractor requirements: MHIC license required for home improvement work. Trade licenses required per Maryland state law.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not publicly stated. Contact (410) 928-3880.

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Contact the Millington Town Office at (410) 928-3880 to determine permit type and requirements for your project.
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Confirm whether the property is within the Critical Area Overlay District. If yes, determine the Critical Area classification (RCA, LDA, or IDA) for the parcel, as development standards vary by classification.
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If the project involves land disturbance: coordinate with Kent Conservation District (for Kent County parcels) or Queen Anne's County Soil Conservation District (for Queen Anne's County parcels) for sediment/stormwater plan approval before submitting building permit application.
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Obtain permit application form from the Town Office.
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Prepare required documents: completed application, construction plans, site plan, contractor license information, Critical Area documentation (if applicable).
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Submit in person at Town Office (402 Cypress Street).
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Pay applicable fees.
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Await review by Town Administrator and/or Planning Commission approval (Planning Commission is responsible for approval of all new subdivisions and zoning amendments).
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Address any corrections; resubmit if required.
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Permit issued; post on job site.
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Schedule and pass required inspections.
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Final inspection; Certificate of Occupancy issued.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated. Contact (410) 928-3880.

Source: Town of Millington -- Town Administrator / Zoning Authority ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Millington building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Not publicly posted. Contact Town Office at (410) 928-3880 or millington@millingtonmd.us for current fee schedule.

In-person at Town Office; confirm accepted methods. Millington has very limited public-facing online permit data. All fee and process details must be confirmed directly with the Town.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

(410) 928-3880 (phone)
millington@millingtonmd.us (email)

Inspection hours: Contact office for current hours

Typical sequence: Standard Maryland residential inspection sequence applies. Confirm at permit issuance. Dual-county note: Confirm with the Town whether building inspections are performed by Town staff, Kent County, Queen Anne's County, or a contracted inspector, given Millington's straddle position across the two counties.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Millington permits

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

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

Building permit fees in Millington, MD are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly posted. Contact Town Office at (410) 928-3880 or millington@millingtonmd.us for current fee schedule..

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

To apply for a building permit in Millington, MD, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Millington Town Office at (410) 928-3880 to determine permit type and requirements for your project. 2. Confirm whether the property is within the Critical Area Overlay District. If yes, determine the Critical Area classification (RCA, LDA, or IDA) for the parcel, as development standards vary by classification. 3. If the project involves land disturbance: coordinate with Kent Conservation District (for Kent County parcels) or Queen Anne's County Soil Conservation District (for Queen Anne's County parcels) for sediment/stormwater plan approval before submitting building permit application. 4. Obtain permit application form from the Town Office. 5. Prepare required documents: completed application, construction plans, site plan, contractor license information, Critical Area documentation (if applicable). 6. Submit in person at Town Office (402 Cypress Street). 7. Pay applicable fees. 8. Await review by Town Administrator and/or Planning Commission approval (Planning Commission is responsible for approval of all new subdivisions and zoning amendments). 9. Address any corrections; resubmit if required. 10. Permit issued; post on job site. 11. Schedule and pass required inspections. 12. Final inspection; Certificate of Occupancy issued.

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

Building permit processing times in Millington, MD typically run Not publicly stated. Contact (410) 928-3880.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Millington, MD? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Millington, MD via: (410) 928-3880, millington@millingtonmd.us.

last verified April 2026 source Town of Millington -- Town Administrator / Zoning Authority ↗ entry id permits/maryland/kent/millington

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Millington -- Town Administrator / Zoning Authority before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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