Harford County, Maryland
 
Harford County Maryland

Department of Inspections, Licenses & Permits (DILP)
220 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014 410.638.3344 or 410.879.2000
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FEE SCHEDULE...

Effective:  July 21, 2000

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 BUILDING PERMIT FEES:   The following fees shall be charged for building permits. All fees apply to each unit. However, square foot costs include those usable portions of a structure that are enclosed, including basements or cellars. Attics and top-half storage, where the ceiling is less than 5 feet (60 inches), are excluded.

New Construction Additions and Alterations...

 

Single Occupancy Buildings
Use Group A Assembly $0.09 s/f Min $150 + $10 U&O
Use Group B Assembly $0.09 s/f Min $150 + $10 U&O
Use Group F Factory & Industrial $0.09 s/f Min $150 + $10 U&O
Use Group H High Hazard $0.12 s/f Min $225 + $10 U&O
Use Group I Institutional $0.09 s/f Min $150 + $10 U&O
Use Group M Mercantile $0.09 s/f Min $150 + $10 U&O
Use Group R-1 Residential (Hotels) $0.09 s/f Min $150 + $10 U&O
Use Group R-2 Residential (Dorms, Assisted Living) $0.09 s/f Min $150 + $10 U&O
Use Group R-2 Residential (Condominiums Apartments) $0.08 s/f + $10 U&O Shell Building + $10 U&O Each Unit
Use Group R-3 & R-4 (One & Two Family Dwelling) $0.06 s/f Min $75 + $10 U&O
Mobile Homes w/o Basements:
Single Wide Private Lot $50 + $10 U&O
Double Wide Private Lot $70 + $10 U&O
Single Wide in Park $45 + $10 U&O
Double Wide in Park $65 + $10 U&O
Mobile Homes w/ Basements:
Single Wide $80 + $10 U&O
Double Wide $135 + $10 U&O
Additions $0.05 s/f Min $65 + $10 U&O
Residential Accessory Building:
Over 120 sf $0.05 s/f Min $25 + $10 U&O
Under 120 sf $20 No U&O Required
Deck, Porch or Balcony $0.05 s/f Min $30 + $10 U&O
Use Group S Storage $0.09 s/f Min $150 + $10 U&O
Use Group U Miscellaneous:
Boat Pier $35
Bulkhead $35/100 ft.
Fence $20 + $0.04 per foot over 250 foot
Marina $20 per slip, $0.09 s/f min. $150
Retaining Wall $30
Tank above ground/underground $40
Demolition w/o separate permit $75
Relocation w/o alterations $50
Relocation w/o alterations $0.04 s/f, Min $50
Existing Buildings (Other than Use Group R-3 & R-4)
Tenant Occupancy Permit w/ Modifications s/f fee same as for new construction,
Min $75 + $10 U&O
Tenant Occupancy Permit w/o Modifications $75 + $10 U&O
Multiple Tenant Buildings New or Renovation (Other than R1, R2, R3, R4)
Shell Building Permit (Does not Include Tenant) $0.09 s/f Min $150 + $10 U&O
Tenant Permit w/ Modifications $0.09 s/f Min $75 + $10 U&O
Tenant Occupancy w/o Modifications each tenant $75 + $10 U&O
Mobile Home Park
Establish $500
Each Space $50
Each Permanent Service Building Fee same as required for new construction.
Signs
Billboard $65 over 300 s/f
Marquee Sign $25
Roof Sign $45
Freestanding Sign $40
Face Sign $30 on structure
Temporary Portable Sign $40
Swimming Pool
Residential above ground $40
Residential in-ground $75
Public $125
Miscellaneous
Utilities, public or private, each structure (tower, transformer, pole, etc) $20
Occupiable Structure $0.05 s/f, Min $65 + $10 U&O
Reissue Expired Permit w/ Departmental Approval $60 or cost of original permit, whichever is less
Preliminary Plan Review except R-4 Structures $60 per hour
Re-inspection or unnecessary trip $50
Re-inspection upon receipt of Temp U&O $50
Investigation Fee (in addition to regular permit fee and license fees) $100
Written Notice of Violation, Working w/o a valid license or permit, issuance of a stop work order (In addition to regular fee) $250 First Occurrence
$300 Second Occurrence
$350 Subsequent Occurrence
Penalty charged for proceeding w/o the prior inspection $50
Hourly Rate $60 per hour
Replacement U&O $10
 PLUMBING PERMIT FEES:

 

New Installation - First Fixture $30
Each Additional Fixture $5
Reconstruction or Addition to Existing Plumbing $30
Each Additional Fixture $5
Business, Commercial and Industrial, New $80
Each Additional Fixture $5
Backflow Preventor (Each) $100
Sand Trap, Filter, or Water Conditioner $50
Interceptor, Oil or Grease $50
Sewer Ejector Only $50
Sewer and Water -- Residential:
Sewer Connection $30
Water Service Connection $30
Sewer and Water Combined $60
Abandon Sewer Line $30
Abandon Water Service $30
Sump Pump $15
Onsite Utilities:
Storm Sewer $90
Water $90
Sewer $90
Gas:
First Fixture 2" or Smaller $40
Each Fixture Thereafter $5
First Fixture Over 2" and Under 3" $60
Each Fixture Thereafter $5
First Fixture 3" and Under 6" $80
Each Fixture Thereafter $5
First Fixture 6" and Over $200
Each Fixture Thereafter $5
Water-Cooled Air Conditioner $15
Solar Installation $30
Private Water System (Wells) $30
Reinspection or Unnecessary Trips $50
Investigation Fee (In Addition to Regular Permit and License Fees) $100
Written Notice of Violation, Working Without a Valid License or Permit, Issuance of a Stop Work Order, In Addition to Regular Fee:
First Occurrence $250
Second Occurrence $300
Subsequent Occurrence (With Administrative Hearing) $350
Emergency Post Card Permit $25
Fee for Fixture Installed But Not Listed on Permit:
First Fixture $30
Each Fixture Thereafter $5
Plan Review -- To Be Added to Permit Fee $60
Hourly Rate $60
Fee to obtain an On Site Utility Contractor's Certificate $45
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FEE:

 

Electrical Permit Fees
Flat Rates SFD:
100 amp and under $60
Over 100 amp up to 200 amp $75
Over 200 amp up to 400 amp $85
Over 400 amp up to 600 amp $90
Over 600 amp up to 800 amp $110
Over 800 amp up to 1000 amp $125
Townhouse same as SFD
Condominium same as SFD
Apartments, per unit
Fee applies when 3 or more units can be inspected in 1 visit.
$50
Retrofit, same as addition
Manufactured Housing
Mobile Homes Not Over 200 amp:
Service only $50
Feeder or power cord $30
(If home has basement residential flat rate applies)
Manufactured Module Not Over 200 amp Service:
With crawl space $40
With basement wiring $50
Service Entrance and Feeders Only
200 amp and under $40
Over 200 amp and up to 400 amp $55
Over 400 amp and up to 600 amp $65
Over 600 amp and up to 800 amp $75
Over 800 amp and up to 1,000 amp $80
Over 1,000 amp and up to 1,200 amp $100
Over 1,200 amp and up to 2,000 amp $175
Over 2,000 amp and up to 3,000 amp $300
Service for Temporary Wiring
(For not more than 90 calendar days)
60 amp service with up to 20 outlets $40
100 amp service with up to 30 outlets $50
200 amp service with up to 50 outlets $60
Larger  installations:     Service and outlet fee applies

Minor Alterations and Additions
Not over 20 outlets with service not over 200 amp $45
Not over 50 outlets with service not over 200 amp $50
Water heater, dryer receptacle, one trip $30
Rough Wiring or Fixture Outlets
First 20 outlets $25
Next 40 outlets $15
Each additional 50 outlets $10
Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub
Circulating pump, fixtures and receptacles $50
Bonding only per trip $30
Wiring only per trip $30
Area Lighting, Isolated Pole
First Unit $15
Each additional pole $5
Electric Signs
Branch circuit, maximum 2,000 VA $20
Branch circuit, maximum 7,000 VA $25
Transformers and Generators
30 KVA or less $15
Over 30 KVA and up to 100 KVA $20
Over 100 KVA and up to 500 KVA $35
Over 500 KVA $40
Motors and Heater (assume KW equals 1 HP)
Not more than 1/8 H.P. fixture schedule applies
1/8 H.P. or more less than 2 H.P. $10
2 H.P. or more but less than 30 H.P. $15
30 H.P. or more but less than 75 H.P. $20
75 H.P. or over $30
Motor control center $20
When the fees exceed $200 and the inspections can be completed in a reasonable time, the contractor may apply for a 20% reduction for all motor fees over $200.

Transformers, Vaults or Substations
Not over 200 KVA $35
200 to 500 KVA $50
500 KVA and over $75
Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
40 amp $20
50 amp $25
100 amp $30
200 amp $40
400 amp and over $50
Fire or Security Signaling Systems
Control panel, each $25
First 20 devices $10
Each additional 40 devices $10
Assumption Agreement Original Fee
Hourly Rate $60
Minimum Fee (Wiring Systems over 60 volts) $25
Reinspection (Each) $50
Investigation Fee (In addition to regular permit and license fees) $100
Written Notice of Violation, Working Without a Valid License or Permit, Issuance of a Stop Work Order, in Addition to Regular Fee
First Occurrence $250
Second Occurrence $300
Subsequent occurrence (With administrative hearing) $350
Commercial and Industrial Flat Rate
200 amp available tenant space, maximum 20 outlets with heating equipment $100
400 amp available tenant space, maximum 20 outlets with heating equipment $125
Commercial and Industrial Flat Rate
(Includes all wiring, equipment and appliances within the structure)
Not over 100 amp service $150
Not over 200 amp service $190
Not over 300 amp service $205
Not over 400 amp service $230
For service equipment over 400 amperes, the fee is $230 plus 50 cents for each ampere in excess of 400 amperes

Ditches, Each Inspection $20
Plans Review (Per Hour) $60
Emergency Post Card Permit $25
LICENSE FEE:

 

Electrician
Apprentice registration $5
License Fees and Renewals:
Master Electrician $45 *
Journeyman Electrician $15 *
Limited Electrician $35 *
Restricted Electrician $35 *
Examination for any License $30 *
Special examination (conducted at other than regularly specified times), in addition to regular fee $50
Restoration Fee $20
Inactive Master or Limited $30 *
Change of License Information $20
Plumbers
Master Plumber $45 u
Journeyman Plumber $15 *
Master Gas Fitter $45 *
Journeyman Gas Fitter $15 *
LP Gas Fitter $35 *
Fee for Testing Exams $25
Licenses
Licenses of Operators:
Refuse and Septic Truck, each $50
Solicitor $15
Auctioneer:
County Resident $50
Non-County Resident $100
Itinerant Dealer $40
Pawnbroker $100
Taxicabs:
Taxicab Driver's Permit $25
Taxicab Owner's License $50
Owner-Operator Permit $35
Replacement for Lost or Destroyed Permit $5
Medallion $5
Mobile Home Park Licenses:
For Each 10 Units or Fraction Thereof $60
Excise Tax, Each Unit, Per Month $10
Pet Shop $100
Pet Shop and Grooming $150
Grooming Business $100
Kennel:
6 through 9 Dogs $100
10 through 25 Dogs $150
Over 25 Dogs $200
Dog Licenses:
Annual Fees:
Sterilized Dogs $8
Unsterilized Dogs $15
Senior Citizens Over 60 Years of Age, on the Tag Fee Only, Shall Pay:
Sterilized Dogs $5
Unsterilized Dogs $8
Replacement of Lost Tags $2
Dog Licenses Purchased After 45 Calendar Days From Due Date Will be Charged a Late Fee $3
Miscellaneous Photographs For Licenses

* Note:  2 year license - fee listed is per year fee.

 

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