City Building Permits

Town of Upper Marlboro, MD - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Maryland Prince George's County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Thin public data. The town website links residents to Prince George's County DPIE and municipal code materials show the town requires its own town building permit process layered on top of the county building permit.

Department
Town of Upper Marlboro town government; county building permits through Prince George's County DPIE
Address
14211 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone
301-627-6905
Website
https://www.uppermarlboromd.gov/

Online Permit Portal

Open Town Resources Page

Platform: No public self-service permit portal clearly posted • Account required: No • Submission: Online or in-person

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Determine county permit requirements with Prince George's County DPIE.
  2. Obtain the Prince George's County building permit for the project.
  3. Submit a town building permit application and accompanying materials to the Town of Upper Marlboro.
  4. The town reviews completeness, supporting materials, concurrence with the county permit, and any town-specific requirements.
  5. If the town needs additional documentation or sees an apparent error in the county permit issuance, the applicant must address that before town processing is completed.
  6. After approval and payment of the applicable town fee, the town issues the town building permit.
  7. Keep the town permit posted conspicuously on the premises until work is complete.

Typical processing time: Not clearly posted.

Source: Town of Upper Marlboro town government; county building permits through Prince George's County DPIE

General Requirements

Town code materials show a town building permit is required in addition to the underlying county building permit for covered work within the town.

Required Documents

  • Town application
  • Plans and accompanying materials
  • The already-issued Prince George's County building permit
Permit validity
Town ordinance packet includes a permit expiration section, but the public search snippet did not expose the exact duration; treat as requiring confirmation with Town Hall.
Building code
Building code enforcement appears to rely heavily on Prince George's County permit issuance, with town-level overlay review for town-specific requirements.
Owner-builder
Not clearly posted by town.
Contractor requirements
County and state licensing rules apply through the county permit process.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not publicly located.
Plan check fee
Not publicly located.
Permit fee formula
Not publicly located.
Reinspection fee
Not publicly located.
Payment note
Town ordinance packet says permits issue after payment of the applicable permit fee and after delinquent fees/fines related to the premises are paid in full.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Upper Marlboro town government; county building permits through Prince George's County DPIE to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Not clearly posted by the town; use county inspection procedures for the county permit and confirm any town inspection requirement with Town Hall (hybrid)
Inspection hours
Town Hall Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: County permit first, then town permit review, then project inspections/final approvals as applicable.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Upper Marlboro town government; county building permits through Prince George's County DPIE before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Upper Marlboro Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Upper Marlboro, MD?
Town code materials show a town building permit is required in addition to the underlying county building permit for covered work within the town.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Upper Marlboro, MD?
The minimum permit fee is Not publicly located.. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly located.. Plan check fee: Not publicly located..
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Upper Marlboro, MD?
1. Determine county permit requirements with Prince George's County DPIE. 2. Obtain the Prince George's County building permit for the project. 3. Submit a town building permit application and accompanying materials to the Town of Upper Marlboro. 4. The town reviews completeness, supporting materials, concurrence with the county permit, and any town-specific requirements. 5. If the town needs additional documentation or sees an apparent error in the county permit issuance, the applicant must address that before town processing is completed. 6. After approval and payment of the applicable town fee, the town issues the town building permit. 7. Keep the town permit posted conspicuously on the premises until work is complete.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Upper Marlboro, MD?
Typical processing time is Not clearly posted..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Upper Marlboro, MD?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Not clearly posted by the town; use county inspection procedures for the county permit and confirm any town inspection requirement with Town Hall.

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