§ MD Maryland
County permits
Somerset County
Somerset County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Somerset County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Somerset County Department of Technical and Community Services (DTCS) -- Building Codes, Permits, and Inspections Division
- Online portal
- DTCS Building and Permitting Page ↗
- Phone
- 410-651-1424
- dtcs@somersetmd.us
- Address
- Somerset County Office Complex, 11916 Somerset Avenue, Suite 211, Princess Anne, MD 21853
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Somerset County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Somerset County, Maryland. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.