City Building Permits

Town of Queen Anne, MD - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Maryland Talbot County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Queen Anne is a very small incorporated town (2020 population approximately 192) straddling the boundary between Talbot County and Queen Anne's County. It is one of the five municipalities explicitly excluded from Talbot County's Permits and Inspections jurisdiction. The Town Charter grants the town authority to regulate buildings, issue building permits, create building and plumbing codes, appoint inspectors, and exercise municipal zoning powers. As a very small municipality, building permit administration may be handled directly by the Mayor or Town Commissioners rather than through a dedicated permit office. The Maryland Department of Labor lists the Mayor as the state building-code contact for this town. Because the town straddles two counties, the applicable county-level review for parcels depends on which county the specific parcel lies in.

Department
Town of Queen Anne (Mayor and Town Commissioners)
Address
13600 Main Street, Queen Anne, MD 21657
Phone
410-364-9229

Application Process

  1. Contact the town at 410-364-9229 or townqa@comcast.net to confirm current building permit requirements and submission process.
  2. Confirm which county the specific parcel is recorded in (Talbot or Queen Anne's), as this may affect some review requirements, taxes, or county-level overlays.
  3. Obtain required forms from the town office and submit as directed.
  4. Contact the town to confirm inspection scheduling procedures and whether MDIA handles inspections for Queen Anne town-limit properties.

Typical processing time: Not published. Contact town directly.

General Requirements

The town charter empowers Queen Anne to regulate construction and issue building permits. Contact the town office for specific permit triggers, which may track the Maryland Building Performance Standards codes adopted by the town.

Required Documents

  • Contact the town office to confirm.
Permit validity
Not published. Likely follows adopted code defaults; contact town.
Building code
Not confirmed from public-facing sources. Maryland MBPS requires all jurisdictions to adopt the current state code cycle (currently 2021 IBC/IRC/IECC). Contact the town to confirm current local adoption.
Owner-builder
Maryland MHIC and owner-builder rules apply statewide. Contact town for local requirements.
Contractor requirements
Maryland MHIC and state trade licensing requirements apply. Contact town for any additional local requirements.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Queen Anne (Mayor and Town Commissioners) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 410-364-9229 or townqa@comcast.net (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Contact the town at 410-364-9229 or townqa@comcast.net to confirm whether the town coordinates inspections through MDIA (410-822-8300) or another arrangement.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Queen Anne (Mayor and Town Commissioners) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Queen Anne Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Queen Anne, MD?
The town charter empowers Queen Anne to regulate construction and issue building permits. Contact the town office for specific permit triggers, which may track the Maryland Building Performance Standards codes adopted by the town.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Queen Anne, MD?
1. Contact the town at 410-364-9229 or townqa@comcast.net to confirm current building permit requirements and submission process. 2. Confirm which county the specific parcel is recorded in (Talbot or Queen Anne's), as this may affect some review requirements, taxes, or county-level overlays. 3. Obtain required forms from the town office and submit as directed. 4. Contact the town to confirm inspection scheduling procedures and whether MDIA handles inspections for Queen Anne town-limit properties.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Queen Anne, MD?
Typical processing time is Not published. Contact town directly..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Queen Anne, MD?
Inspections can be scheduled via: 410-364-9229 or townqa@comcast.net.

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