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Maryland permit requirements

Each county and city in Maryland runs its own permit office with its own thresholds, fees, and portals. Use the links below to find the office and requirements for your project.

Building code in Maryland

Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS). Adopts the International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC) statewide.

Administered by Maryland Department of Labor. Official source

Local jurisdictions adopt and enforce the MBPS and may add local amendments.

Most local permit thresholds derive from this code. See our sources and standards.

Built without a permit in Maryland? Penalties and how to fix it

Counties and cities

Compare a permit across Maryland