Building permits in Prince George's County, Maryland
Of the 10 common home projects we have verified in Prince George's County, 3 need a permit outright and 7 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
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- in Prince George's County
Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE)
- 9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo, MD 20774
- Phone: 301-636-2000
- Email: dpiebprd@co.pg.md.us
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in Prince George's County
Prince George's 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 Prince George's County
Of the 10 common home projects we have verified in Prince George's County, 3 need a permit outright and 7 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | Permit required | Not specified | DPIE Fee Schedule, effective March 2, 2025, line item "Deck or Pergola", minimum permit... |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Not specified | DPIE Fee Schedule, effective March 2, 2025, prices electrical work by item: "Electrical... |
| Fence Permit | It depends | fence height above grade, with a permit required at any height on a corner lot, in a historic or protected area, or in the 100-year floodplain | DPIE Fee Schedule, effective March 2, 2025, line item "Fence - Residential", minimum... |
| HVAC Permit | It depends | Not specified | DPIE Fee Schedule, effective March 2, 2025, line item "Mechanical Permit -... |
| Patio Permit | It depends | area of an at-grade patio, with a permit required at any size if stairs or ramps are built due to elevation change | DPIE Fee Schedule, effective March 2, 2025, line item "Patio - Residential > 500 Sq Ft"... |
| Plumbing Permit | It depends | Not specified | The DPIE Fee Schedule effective March 2, 2025 carries no residential plumbing permit... |
| Pool Permit | It depends | prefabricated pools accessory to one- and two-family dwellings that are installed entirely above ground, hold no more than 5,000 gallons, and have a four-foot fence around the pool perimeter | DPIE Fee Schedule, effective March 2, 2025: "Swimming Pool (In-ground) - Residential"... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | It depends | Not specified | DPIE Fee Schedule, effective March 2, 2025, routes the line item "Roofing - Shingles &... |
| Shed Permit | It depends | floor space of a one-story detached accessory structure, and only one such exempt structure is allowed per property | DPIE Fee Schedule, effective March 2, 2025, line item "Shed > 150 Sq Ft", $1.17 per SF:... |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Not specified | DPIE Fee Schedule, effective March 2, 2025: "Solar Panels (Roof-mounted) - Residential"... |
Planning a project in Prince George's County?
Hire it out
Before you sign, ask the contractor:
- Who pulls the permit, you or me, and is the permit fee included in the bid?
- Which inspections will this job need, and who meets the inspector on site?
- Is your contractor license active in this locality, and under which business name?
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