§ MD Maryland
County permits
Washington County
Washington County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Washington County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Washington County Division of Plan Review and Permitting, Permits and Inspections
- Online portal
- Washington County Permits and Inspections ↗
- Phone
- 240-313-2460
- Address
- 747 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Washington County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Washington 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.