Permit Fees

Homeowners may apply for permits for ordinary repairs or construction on their owner-occupied dwelling. Separate trade permits are required for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work and must be performed by tradesmen licensed in Anne Arundel County. Please click on the Permit Type for information about related fees.

To determine the cost of a proposed project, complete an application in LUN.

The fee for a building permit shall be based on the estimated value of work in accordance with the schedule below. In computing the estimated value, include the fair market value of all construction or work for which the permit is issued, including all painting, papering, roofing, electrical work, plumbing, permanent or fixed heating equipment, elevator equipment, fire sprinkler equipment and any other permanent portions or permanent equipment essential to the operation of the building as a building. Exclude equipment required for the manufacturing or other special occupant, land value and development cost.

The minimum acceptable valuation for new buildings shall be based upon the BOCA Building Evaluation Data Report as provided by the Department and revised from time to time.   
 

A non-refundable application fee of $25 will be added to all Building Permits

Estimated ValueFee
$0-$3,000$50.00
$3,001-$5,000$60.00
$5,000-$10,000$85.00
$10,001-$15,000$95.00
$15,001-$20,000$115.00
$20,001-$25,000$140.00
Above $25,000$140.00 plus .007 times estimated cost above $25,000
Effective July 1, 2008

 

Churches and other nonprofit agencies
Churches, parsonages, eleemosynary, and community association facilities, along with fire stations on properties owned by a volunteer fire company formed pursuant to § 12-1-201 of this Code; shall be charged the minimum fee under sections 108.2.1, 108.2.3, 108.2.4, 108.2.5, and 108.2.6.
Minimum Building Permit Fee  $50

Additional Information: 

  • A permit under which no work is commenced within one (1) year after issuance shall expire
  • Plumbing, electrical, mechanical and gas permits secured for the purpose of providing services for the building permitted shall run for the life of the building permit
  • Refunds: There is no refund on issued permits - There is a 50% refund due if the permit application is denied or withdrawn prior to issuance (maximum retainage is $1,000.00 on building permits)
  • Reinspection: There will be a fee of forty-dollars ($40.00) for reinspection for each call for inspection which is not ready for inspection
  • Home Builder Guaranty Fund - Effective January 1, 2009, Home Builders must pay a $50 fee for each new home building permit. This fund is administered by State Division of Consumer Protection. A citizen building a new home on their land for their own use who submits a Landowner Affidavit is not required to pay this fee. For more information on the Home Builders Guaranty Fund, call the State Home Builder Registration Unit at (410) 576-6573, email homebuilder@oag.state.md.us.

A non-refundable application fee of $25 will be added to all Electrical Permits

Churches and Other Nonprofit Agencies
Churches, parsonages, eleemosynary, and community association facilities, along with fire stations on properties owned by a volunteer fire company formed pursuant to § 12-1-201 of this Code; shall be charged the minimum fee under sections 108.2.1, 108.2.3, 108.2.4, 108.2.5, and 108.2.6.
 
New Construction dwelling unit 
Single family detached, single family attached including 2-family unit:
200 amps or less$85
300 amps or less $120
400 amps or less$150
Over 400 amps$150
plus $40 per additional 100 amps or fraction of 100 amps 
Apartments and 5 family dwellings 
200 amps or less$68
300 amps or less$96
400 amps or less$120
Over 400 amps$120
plus $32 per additional 100 amps or fraction of 100 amps 
New commercial shell building/white box 
200 amps or less$125
300 amps or less$160
400 amps or less$190
Over 400 amps$190
plus $60 per additional 100 amps or fraction of 100 amps 
Residential additions, alterations, remodeling (does not include service change or subpanel)
Any number of electrical devices $55
Residential additions, alterations, remodeling including service change or subpanel
Any number of electrical devices up to 200 amps$85
Any number of electrical devices up to 300 amps$120
Any number of electrical devices up to 400 amps$150
Any number of electrical devices over 400 amps$150
plus $40 for each 100 amps or fraction over 100 amps 
Commercial and residential repair or replacement 
1 electrical device$15
more than 1 electrical device$25
Residential swimming pool             
Residential Swimming Pool$40
Commercial addition, alteration, tenant fit-up, finishing with service change
200 amps or less $125
300 amps or less$160
400 amps or less$190
Over 400 amps     $190
plus $60 per additional 100 amps or fraction of 100 amps 
Commercial addition, alteration, tenant fit-up, finishing with no service change
1 to10 electrical devices$20
11 to 40 electrical devices$40
41 to 75 electrical devices$60
over 75 electrical devices$60
plus $10 per additional 25 devices or fraction of 25 devices 
Other work 
Electrical appliance or motor, repair or replacement: 
1 electrical appliance or motor$15
More than 1 electrical appliance or motor$25
Fire alarm systems 
New fire alarm system$200 Flat Rate
Fire alarm system and other low voltage devices (any number)$40 Flat Rate
Radio and television receiving installation  $40
Signs $40
Swimming pool, residential$40
Temporary service or pole service  $40
Fees Effective June 2006 

Gas permit fees for gas fuel-burning equipment shall be charged according to pipe size as followed:

SizeFee
2 1/2" diameter or less$40.00
3" diameter$45.00
4" diameter$65.00
6" diameter$100.00
8" diameter$200.00
10" diameter$300.00
12" diameter$425.00
* Plus $25.00 Non-Refundable Application Fee

 

Churches and other nonprofit agencies
Churches, parsonages, eleemosynary, and community association facilities, along with fire stations on properties owned by a volunteer fire company formed pursuant to § 12-1-201 of this Code; shall be charged the minimum fee under sections 108.2.1, 108.2.3, 108.2.4, 108.2.5, and 108.2.6.
Minimum Gas Permit Fee  $40
Estimated Grading and Erosion Control CostsFee
One Lot (Residential only): 
Under 20,000 square feet$400.00
Over 20,000 square feet$650.00
Churches, parsonages, and incorporated nonprofit eleemosynary and community associations$65 
 
Forest harvest operation$100
Others: 
0 to $500.00$40.00
$501.00 to and including $1,250.00$80.00
Over $1,250.00$80.00 plus 4% of the estimated cost above $1,250.00

A non-refundable application fee of $25.00 will be added to all mechanical permit fees

Residential Uses - Includes 1 and 2 family and multi-family Dwellings 
Heating and Air Conditioning$70.00
Heating System$55.00
Air Conditioning$55.00
Ductwork Only$55.00
Replacement System$30.00
Fire Suppression System$30.00
Non-residential Installations - The permit fee for the installation, repair or replacement of all mechanical equipment requiring a permit under the subtitle shall be calculated from the following table based on the estimated cost of the work, including equipment, labor and materials.  The department may require verification of such costs. 
$      0 - 2,000$30.00
$2,001 - 5,000$40.00
$5,000 - 7,000$50.00
$7,001 - $9,000$65.00
$9,001 - $11,000$75.00
Over $11,000, the fee is $75.00 plus .0055 times the amount in excess of $11,000 

 

Churches and other nonprofit agencies 
Churches, parsonages, eleemosynary, and community association facilities, along with fire stations on properties owned by a volunteer fire company formed pursuant to § 12-1-201 of this Code; shall be charged the minimum fee under sections 108.2.1, 108.2.3, 108.2.4, 108.2.5, and 108.2.6. 
Minimum Mechanical Permit Fee  $30
New construction for all fixtures and appurtenances 
New detached single family dwelling units only$100.00
New townhouses and two family dwellings only $75.00
New multi-family units only$50.00
Installation or reconstructions/repairs 
Additional septic tank installation$350.00
Addition to drain field or drywell installation$475.00
Pump pit installation or repair  $225.00
Septic piping installation or repair $225.00
Holding tank installation$225.00
Nitrogen-reducing non-conventional sewage disposal system installation$750.00
Advanced pretreatment unit installation$600.00
Septic distribution box repair $225.00
Installation of a combination of sewage disposal system components, including septic tank, drainfield, dry well, distribution box, sump pit, mound system, or pressure-dosed bed 
$600.00 
Commercial onsite sewage disposal systems with a flow rate in excess of 2,000 gallons/day: 
For installation$1500.00
For each additional 2,000 gallons/day of flow$1500.00
For installation or reconstruction of a commercial grease trap only$1000.00
Reconstruction or addition to any existing residential plumbing and all commercial plumbing work: 
First plumbing fixture$30.00
Each additional plumbing fixture$5.00
Commercial shell building groundwork - flat fee$30.00
On-site water inspection fee
minimum $95.00
$15.00 per unit or tenant space,
On-site sewer inspection fee
minimum $95.00
$15.00 per unit or tenant space,
On-site water & sewer inspection feeminimum $190.00
Residential plumbing permit 
One ground, one rough-in one gas and one final inspectionincluded
Each additional inspection, per inspection$40.00


 

Churches and other nonprofit agencies 
Churches, parsonages, eleemosynary, and community association facilities, along with fire stations on properties owned by a volunteer fire company formed pursuant to § 12-1-201 of this Code; shall be charged the minimum fee under sections 108.2.1, 108.2.3, 108.2.4, 108.2.5, and 108.2.6. 
Minimum Plumbing Permit Fee  $30