Baltimore Building Permits

Official fees, requirements, and Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections application links for common residential projects in Baltimore, Maryland.

🏛 Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections 📅 Updated April 2026

About Building Permits in Baltimore

Building permits in Baltimore are issued by the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development. Most residential permit applications are submitted online through the Baltimore OnTrack portal at sdat.dat.maryland.gov/onlineservices/permits. Processing times for standard residential projects typically run 5–10 business days for standard residential permits.

2018 International Building Code with Maryland amendments. Baltimore's row house heritage means many permits involve shared party walls — neighbors may need to be notified for certain structural work.

Inspections are scheduled through the Baltimore OnTrack portal.

Project Types in Baltimore

Select a project to see permit requirements, fees, and how to apply.

Deck Permit$50–$150 -- Required Fence Permit$40–$150 -- Sometimes Required Shed Permit$50–$145 -- Sometimes Required Pool Permit$100–$300 -- Required Roof Replacement Permit$150–$500 -- Sometimes Required Kitchen Remodel Permit$500–$1,500 -- Required Bathroom Remodel Permit$200–$800 -- Required ADU Permit$500–$2,000 -- Required Electrical Panel Permit$50–$350 -- Required HVAC Permit$50–$1,500 -- Required