Application Process for Development
Learn the process if you are considering a development project in Anne Arundel County.
Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) Program
The MPDU Program was established by the County’s new Housing Attainability Act and goes into effect on July 1, 2025, for most new residential development applications submitted to the County.
More information about the MPDU program and current development policies is now posted on the ACDS website at: https://acdsinc.org/moderately-priced-dwelling-unit-mpdu-program/
Land Development Information
Development Teams
Our four teams include Residential, Regional, Critical Area, and Transportation; here you will find information on the development processes, policies and resources that are available.
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ResidentialContact the Residential team at (410) 222-7458 for assistance with Site Development Plans and Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Grading and Building Permits, and Variance and Special Exception Reviews related to Residential development outside of the Critical Area.
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RegionalContact the Regional team at (410) 222-7485 for assistance with Economic Development Projects, Commercial and Industrial Development, Mixed Use Developments, Town Center Development and Planned Unit Developments outside of the Critical Area.
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Critical AreaContact the Critical Area team at (410) 222-7960 for assistance with Subdivision, Site Development Plan and Permits within the Critical Area.
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TransportationContact the Transportation team at (410) 222-7462 for assistance with all current transportation planning issues, scoping requests for proposed projects, TIFCA, TIS review, mitigation review, APF for roads, and BPTA review.