The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions and other entities. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
A building permit is required to make bare minimum improvements to an existing commercial space that would include a demising wall and standard drinking fountain/bathroom improvements ONLY. The space cannot be occupied and does not receive a certificate of occupancy (C of O).