The Department of Inspections, Licenses & Permits is responsible for the administration and enforcement of all laws and regulations pertaining to licenses, including those relating to building and construction, plumbing, mechanical, electrical installations, mobile homes, abandoned buildings and animal control within our County. We are responsible for administering and issuing all County licenses and plumbing, mechanical and electrical permits, except those specifically required by law to be issued by another County agency. Additionally, we render permit and inspection services through cooperative agreements to our County's three municipalities.

...call 410.638.3344 for general information

NOTE: Permit inquiries are unavailable between the hours of 9-11pm nightly due to scheduled system maintenance.

Effective January 1, 2012 Maryland Accessibility Code was updated to adopt applicable standards for design and construction of new facilities.  Refer to Update to Maryland Accessibility Code. 

For further information refer to Department of Housing and Community Development Guidelines