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Permits, Approvals and Inspections

With over 600 square miles and approximately 847,562 people in Baltimore County, the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections (PAI) oversees the development and use of land.
Announcements
  • Notice of new Baltimore County Building Code, effective September 3, 2024.
  • Notice of development fee waiver for government-funded qualifying projects.

Popular Services

Apply for a Permit

Schedule an Inspection

Rental Registration

Code Enforcement

Zoning Review

Development Management

  • Building Plans Review 
  • Building Inspections 
  • Development Plans Review 
  • Electrical Inspections
  • Miscellaneous Permits and Licenses
  • Permit Processing
  • Plumbing and Gasfitting Inspections
  • Sediment and Erosion Control Inspections

Development Plan and Phase 2 Fees

  • Apartment Development Fees
  • Commercial and Industrial Development Fees
  • Single Unit Development Fees
  • Townhome Development Fees

Miscellaneous Permit and License Fees

  • Rates for Basic Police-Initiated Towing, Winching and Storage of Light Duty Motor Vehicles
  • Rates for Licensed Trespass Towing of Light Duty Vehicles

Other Permit Types

  • Electrical Inspection Fees
  • Building Processing Fees
  • Plumbing Inspection Fees
  • Zoning, Development and Appeals Fee Schedule

Learn how to self-search for records and submit records requests to the correct PAI division.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOTICE OF NEW BALTIMORE COUNTY BUILDING CODE, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The newly adopted Baltimore County Building Code Bill 49-24  became effective on September 3, replacing Bill 40-15. This bill adopts, with certain amendments, the 2021 editions of the following international codes:

  • Building
  • Energy Conservation
  • Mechanical
  • Residential
  • Swimming Pool and Spa

Notice of Development Fee Waiver for Government-Funded Qualifying Projects

  • No notices at this time, notices are updated as required.

Contact Us

Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections

County Office Building
111 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204

Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone

410-887-3353

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