Building permits in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Of the 13 common home projects we have verified in Anne Arundel County, 2 need a permit outright and 11 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
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- 13
- in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits, Permit Center
- 2664 Riva Road, Heritage Office Complex, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Phone: (410) 222-7730
- Email: permitcenterhelp@aacounty.org
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County runs an online permit portal. Many local portals let you check application status, search permit records, and view inspection results without calling the office.
What needs a permit in Anne Arundel County
Of the 13 common home projects we have verified in Anne Arundel County, 2 need a permit outright and 11 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel Permit | It depends | Before moving or replacing fixtures or piping, adding circuits, or relocating or... | Trade permits as scoped: plumbing "First plumbing fixture | $51.00", "Each additional... |
| Deck Permit | It depends | detached residential deck not more than 30 inches above grade and not attached to any structure; attached decks and decks in the critical area always need a permit | Building permits are valuation-based: "$0-$3,000 | $86.00" rising to "Above $25,000 |... |
| Electrical Permit | It depends | Before installing, altering or replacing wiring, circuits, fixtures, panels or services | ...not include service change or subpanel) | Any number of electrical devices |... |
| EV Charger Permit | It depends | Before installing a hardwired charger or a new circuit or receptacle for one | ...not include service change or subpanel) | Any number of electrical devices |... |
| Fence Permit | It depends | height of a fence accessory to a residential structure; any fence on waterfront property or a corner lot with intersecting streets needs a permit regardless of height | Building permits are valuation-based: "$0-$3,000 | $86.00" rising to "Above $25,000 |... |
| HVAC Permit | It depends | Before installing or replacing a furnace, heat pump, central air conditioner or ductwork | Mechanical, residential: "Heating and Air Conditioning | $121.00", "Heating System |... |
| Patio Permit | It depends | patio height above adjacent grade; the exemption also requires that the patio is not over a basement or story below and is not part of an accessible route | ...a building permit is valuation-based: Building permits are valuation-based:... |
| Plumbing Permit | It depends | Before adding, relocating or replacing fixtures or piping | ...plumbing and all commercial plumbing work": "First plumbing fixture | $51.00"... |
| Pool Permit | It depends | prefabricated pools; every in-ground pool and every hot tub needs a permit | Building permits are valuation-based: "$0-$3,000 | $86.00" rising to "Above $25,000 |... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | It depends | Before replacing roof sheathing together with shingles, or any trusses | Building permits are valuation-based: "$0-$3,000 | $86.00" rising to "Above $25,000 |... |
| Shed Permit | It depends | one-story detached shed accessory to a residence, average height not over 10 feet; every shed in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area and any shed within 3 feet of the house needs a permit | Building permits are valuation-based: "$0-$3,000 | $86.00" rising to "Above $25,000 |... |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...on the estimated value of the work": Building permits are valuation-based:... |
| Water Heater Permit | Permit required | Any size | Plumbing: "First plumbing fixture | $51.00" plus a $43.00 application fee |
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Anne Arundel County permit fees compared with nearby Maryland localities
| Maryland locality | Deck Permit | HVAC Permit | Electrical Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel County | Building permits are valuation-based: "$0-$3,000 | $86.00"... | ...residential: "Heating and Air Conditioning |... | ...subpanel) | Any number of electrical devices |... |
| Baltimore County | ...07/01/26: Decks (Open Deck) (under 600 sf)... | ...HVAC System Only for commercial work only ($100.00... | ...upgrade, replacement or reconnection... |
| Howard County | $50 per structure (Miscellaneous Structures Accessory... | $50 non-refundable application fee | $50 non-refundable permit application fee, plus $50 for 25... |
| Montgomery County | $223.87 flat for an open unenclosed deck 500 sq ft or... | Mechanical Permit minimum fee $80.84 for a residential one... | $111.94 minimum fee for a residential one or two family... |
Each cell is the opening clause of that Maryland jurisdiction's own fee schedule; the full wording and source sit on each permit page.
Anne Arundel County permit questions, answered from the data
- Do you need a permit in Anne Arundel County?
- For most projects, yes. Of the 13 permit types we have verified for Anne Arundel County, 2 always require a permit (for example a solar permit), 11 depend on size or scope (a bathroom remodel permit, for instance). Each Anne Arundel County permit type's page states the exact rule and its source.
- How much does a permit cost in Anne Arundel County?
- Anne Arundel County publishes a fee for 13 of the 13 permit types we cover, each quoted on its page from the jurisdiction's own schedule (linked on every page that carries one). Fees are set by Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits, Permit Center; we do not estimate or mark them up.
- Where do you apply for a permit in Anne Arundel County?
- Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits, Permit Center issues permits in Anne Arundel County, with an online portal for applications, plan uploads and status checks, and takes questions at (410) 222-7730. The Anne Arundel County official page and portal are linked in the office section above.
How the Anne Arundel County pages were verified. 13 permit types, 3 distinct official sources, most recently checked . Every rule is read from Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits, Permit Center or the applicable code and cited on its page; anything we could not confirm for Anne Arundel County is marked rather than estimated. How we verify.