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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Trappe
The town's permit fee schedule addresses: new building construction, garages, pre-built sheds, fences, decks and porches, carports, fireplaces and wood stoves, swimming pools (above ground and in-ground), fire sprinkler installation, and demolition. Signs (lit, under 12 sq ft) also appear on the fee schedule.
Note: Not published on the town permit pages. The adopted 2021 IBC/IRC codes include standard exemptions. Contact the town office at (410) 443-0087 to confirm whether specific work requires a permit.
- Completed building permit application
- Site information as required by the town office
- For swimming pools, compliance with the town requirement that all pools must be enclosed by a fence
- Building code
- 2021 International Building Code (Ordinance 4-2021), 2021 International Residential Code (Ordinance 5-2021), 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (Ordinance 6-2021), 2021 International Existing Building Code (Ordinance 7-2021), and 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (Ordinance 8-2021), all effective June 2, 2021.
- Permit validity
- Not published. Contact the town office at (410) 443-0087.
- Owner-builder
- Not specified on published permit pages. Maryland MHIC licensing applies for residential contractors. Contact the town office.
- Contractor requirements
- Maryland MHIC for residential home improvement contractors; applicable Maryland state trade licenses for electrical, plumbing, and HVACR. Contact the town office for local trade license requirements.
Application process
Typical processing: Not published. Contact the town office.
- 01 Download the applicable permit application from https://trappemd.net/permits. Available forms include: Building Permit Application, Deck Detail Sheet, Dumpster/Portable Storage Application, Swimming Pool Regulations, and related forms.
- 02 Confirm permit type and applicable fee from the town fee schedule.
- 03 Complete the application and submit to the town office with the applicable fee.
- 04 For new residential construction, a Certificate of Occupancy ($25) is required before the structure may be occupied.
- 05 Where an inspection is required (noted on the fee schedule), schedule inspection with the town office.
- 06 Trappe does not appear to have published a specific link to MDIA for inspection routing; contact the town office at (410) 443-0087 to confirm current inspection procedures.
Typical processing time: Not published. Contact the town office.
Fee schedule
Trappe building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 410-443-0087 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Typical sequence: For permit types marked as requiring inspection on the fee schedule (new construction, garage, decks/porches, carports, fireplaces, in-ground pools, fire sprinklers), inspections are required before final approval. New residential construction requires a Certificate of Occupancy before occupancy.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Trappe permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Trappe, MD? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Trappe, MD? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Trappe, MD? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Trappe, MD? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Trappe (permit administration through the Town Office; Zoning/Billing Administrator handles permit intake) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.