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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Pocomoke City
No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building or structure, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate building permit for each such building or structure from the City Manager. No subdivision permit for land: No building permit shall be issued for a structure on land in a subdivision created after adoption of subdivision regulations until a final plat of the subdivision has been recorded.
Note: Not separately published; consult the Code Enforcement Director at 667-853-3120 for current exemption list under the adopted building codes
- Completed permit application
- Site plan or survey
- Construction drawings appropriate to project scope
- Contractor license information
- Fee payment
- Building code
- Pocomoke City must comply with the statewide Maryland building code (2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2020 NEC, with Maryland amendments) as required by state law. Confirm currently enforced local editions with Code Enforcement at 667-853-3120.
- Permit validity
- Not separately published; contact Code Enforcement
- Owner-builder
- Maryland MHIC exemption for owner-occupied primary residences applies
- Contractor requirements
- MHIC license required for home improvement work on residential properties per Maryland state law
Application process
Typical processing: Contact Code Enforcement at 667-853-3120
- 01 Confirm the property is within Pocomoke City limits.
- 02 Contact Code Enforcement (667-853-3120) or City Hall (410-957-1333) to obtain a permit application and determine required documents.
- 03 Complete the building permit application (Building construction and alterations require a permit from the City Manager before any work begins).
- 04 Submit the application with required fee at Code Enforcement or City Hall.
- 05 City reviews the application; the Code Enforcement Director and/or City Manager processes and issues the permit.
- 06 Post the permit on the job site and begin work.
- 07 Schedule required inspections with Code Enforcement as work progresses.
- 08 Receive final inspection and certificate of occupancy upon completion.
Typical processing time: Contact Code Enforcement at 667-853-3120
Fee schedule
Pocomoke City building permit fees
Fees submitted with permit application; contact City Clerk (Melinda Stafford, mstafford@pocomokemd.gov, ext. 103) for current fees
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 667-853-3120 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Code Enforcement 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; City Hall 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Typical sequence: Required inspection milestones per the adopted IRC/IBC; confirm project-specific sequence with Code Enforcement. Final inspection required before certificate of occupancy.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Pocomoke City permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Pocomoke City, MD? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Pocomoke City, MD? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Pocomoke City, MD? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Pocomoke City, MD? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pocomoke City, MD? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Pocomoke City Code Enforcement and Permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.