Permits

The Department of Inspections and Permits is responsible for the timely processing and issuance of permits for residents and businesses located in Anne Arundel County, ensuring efficient and compliant development and construction within the community.

Man using a laptop with plans and hard hat in background

Land Use Navigator

Getting Started with the Land Use Navigator

Building Permit New Construction

Do I need a Permit?

Find out if the work you have planned requires a permit to be issued.

Check on Permit Status

The status of a permit can be viewed in the Land Use Navigator System

2664 Heritage Complex Annapolis

Permit Center

Effective December 1, 2025, all new permit applications with the exception of apartment submissions, their associated trades, and revisions to existing paper applications, will require online submission via the LUN System.

Kiosks equipped with scanners for documents 11x17 or smaller are available at the permit center for application purposes. All other documents may be uploaded utilizing a flash drive.

For assistance with the Land Use Navigator (LUN), including setting up an account, applying for a new application, submitting a revision to an existing application, checking permit status, or accessing approved plans and documents, please visit LUN System Help

To determine the appropriate record type or to ascertain if a permit is required, visit the "Do I Need A Permit" section. Should additional support be required or to schedule an appointment to discuss an apartment project, please contact permitcenterhelp@aacounty.org


2664 Riva Road, Heritage Office Complex  
Annapolis, MD 21401  
(410) 222-7730
permitcenterhelp@aacounty.org