Permits
Baltimore Housing's Office of Permits & Building Inspections enforces the Baltimore City Building Code, as well as state laws pertaining to construction and occupancy. This office issues building permits and provides subsequent inspections for; construction, alteration, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work in both commercial and residential structures. File your completed application in person at: The One- Stop Shop, 417 E. Fayette St., Room 100. Not sure if your project requires a permit? Call us at 410-396-3360
Building a rooftop deck? Get requirements here.
Penalty surcharge: click here for regulations and form for work conducted without a permit.
Do I need drawings or plans? Get requirements here.
Permit Fee Changes Effective 3/10/2013
Fees and Procedures
Get a list of permit fees and see the plans review procedure on how/where to file your permit application. You can also get an application and other resources.
QuickTrac
Check out QuickTrac 24 hour permit scheduling by phone.
Relevant Links
Introducing the City of Baltimore's E-Plan Review System
Visit Baltimore's Open for Business Site.
Baltimore City Green Building Standards
Resident Handbooks for Permits & Building Inspections and Housing Code Enforcement
Permit Application and Other Resources
Use and Occupancy Permit Application
