How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Templeville, MD?

1. Confirm the property location and whether it is on the Queen Anne's County side (north of Route 302) or the Caroline County side (south of Route 302) of town. 2. Contact the town office at (410) 482-8680 to obtain current application forms and process guidance. 3. Simultaneously contact the applicable county permit office: Queen Anne's County side (110 Vincit Street, Suite 104, Centreville, MD 21617; 410-758-4088) or Caroline County side (403 South 7th Street, Suite 210, Denton, MD 21629; 410-479-8100). 4. Prepare required plans and documentation as directed by the town and the applicable county. 5. Submit applications to both the town and the county as applicable; coordinate approvals. 6. Schedule inspections through MDIA at 410-822-8300 (for Queen Anne's County side parcels) or the applicable Caroline County inspection agency. 7. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy from the town and/or applicable county after all required inspections are passed.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Templeville, MD?

Typical processing time is Not published; contact the town commission..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Templeville, MD?

Inspections can be scheduled via: MDIA at (410) 822-8300 (Queen Anne's County side) or Caroline County inspection process. Call at least 24 hours in advance..

City Building Permits

Town of Templeville, MD - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Maryland Queen Anne's County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Templeville is a very small incorporated town (fewer than 100 residents) located along Maryland Route 302, with buildings on the north side of the road in Queen Anne's County and buildings on the south side in Caroline County. For construction within Templeville town limits, the town commission handles permitting. However, because the town straddles two counties, the applicable county permit requirements also come into play depending on which side of Route 302 a property is located.

Department: Town of Templeville -- Town Commission
Phone: (410) 482-8680

Application Process

Confirm the property location and whether it is on the Queen Anne's County side (north of Route 302) or the Caroline County side (south of Route 302) of town.
Contact the town office at (410) 482-8680 to obtain current application forms and process guidance.
Simultaneously contact the applicable county permit office: Queen Anne's County side (110 Vincit Street, Suite 104, Centreville, MD 21617; 410-758-4088) or Caroline County side (403 South 7th Street, Suite 210, Denton, MD 21629; 410-479-8100).
Prepare required plans and documentation as directed by the town and the applicable county.
Submit applications to both the town and the county as applicable; coordinate approvals.
Schedule inspections through MDIA at 410-822-8300 (for Queen Anne's County side parcels) or the applicable Caroline County inspection agency.
Obtain Certificate of Occupancy from the town and/or applicable county after all required inspections are passed.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact the town commission.

General Requirements

Permit required for construction, alteration, or demolition within town limits per the town's charter and zoning rules. Maryland State Building Code applies.

Required Documents

Application forms from the town and applicable county
Plans and documentation as required by the town and applicable county

Permit validity: Not confirmed from public sources; contact the town.
Building code: Maryland State Building Code (2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2020 NEC and Maryland amendments), as applicable to the county side.
Owner-builder: Not confirmed from public sources; contact the town.
Contractor requirements: Maryland statewide MHIC and Home Builders license requirements apply. The applicable county may have additional requirements (Queen Anne's County requires electrical contractor registration with the county Board of Electrical Examiners).

Fees

Payment note: Not publicly available; contact the town commission at (410) 482-8680 and the applicable county for current permit fees. Queen Anne's County development impact fees apply for new residential units on parcels in the Queen Anne's side; Caroline County impact fee rules apply on the Caroline side.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Templeville -- Town Commission to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

MDIA at (410) 822-8300 (Queen Anne's County side) or Caroline County inspection process (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Call at least 24 hours in advance.

Typical inspection sequence: For Queen Anne's County side parcels: through MDIA. For Caroline County side parcels: through the Caroline County inspection process (confirm with Caroline County Planning at 410-479-8100).

Additional Resources

Building code: Maryland State Building Code (2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2020 NEC and Maryland amendments), as applicable to the county side.
Verify contractor license: MHIC License Lookup
Templeville Town Charter
Maryland State Building Codes
Queen Anne's County Permits (for north-side parcels)
License lookup guide: Maryland Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Maryland Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Maryland hub: Maryland Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Templeville -- Town Commission before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Templeville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Templeville, MD?: Permit required for construction, alteration, or demolition within town limits per the town's charter and zoning rules. Maryland State Building Code applies.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Templeville, MD?: 1. Confirm the property location and whether it is on the Queen Anne's County side (north of Route 302) or the Caroline County side (south of Route 302) of town. 2. Contact the town office at (410) 482-8680 to obtain current application forms and process guidance. 3. Simultaneously contact the applicable county permit office: Queen Anne's County side (110 Vincit Street, Suite 104, Centreville, MD 21617; 410-758-4088) or Caroline County side (403 South 7th Street, Suite 210, Denton, MD 21629; 410-479-8100). 4. Prepare required plans and documentation as directed by the town and the applicable county. 5. Submit applications to both the town and the county as applicable; coordinate approvals. 6. Schedule inspections through MDIA at 410-822-8300 (for Queen Anne's County side parcels) or the applicable Caroline County inspection agency. 7. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy from the town and/or applicable county after all required inspections are passed.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Templeville, MD?: Typical processing time is Not published; contact the town commission..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Templeville, MD?: Inspections can be scheduled via: MDIA at (410) 822-8300 (Queen Anne's County side) or Caroline County inspection process. Call at least 24 hours in advance..

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