Queen Anne, MD — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Queen Anne (Mayor and Town Commissioners)

Street address

13600 Main Street, Queen Anne, MD 21657

Phone

410-364-9229

townqa@comcast.net

Coverage

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.

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Queen Anne

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.

Note: Not published. Contact the town at 410-364-9229.

Required documents

Contact the town office to confirm.

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.
Permit validity: Not published. Likely follows adopted code defaults; contact town.
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.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published. Contact town directly.

01

Contact the town at 410-364-9229 or townqa@comcast.net to confirm current building permit requirements and submission process.
02

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.
03

Obtain required forms from the town office and submit as directed.
04

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.

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

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

Typical 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.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Queen Anne permits

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

02 How do I apply for a building permit in Queen Anne, MD? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Queen Anne, MD, follow these steps: 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.

03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Queen Anne, MD? ▸

Building permit processing times in Queen Anne, MD typically run Not published. Contact town directly.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Queen Anne, MD? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Queen Anne, MD via: 410-364-9229 or townqa@comcast.net.

last verified April 2026 entry id permits/maryland/talbot/queen-anne

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Queen Anne (Mayor and Town Commissioners) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Town of Queen Anne

Other jurisdictions in Talbot County.