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A homeowner can apply for a permit to perform plumbing work on a property if they are the occupant of a: Single-family detached dwelling. Single-family attached dwelling.

Most applications submitted for electrical, plumbing, HVAC&R, and gas will be ready for payment within one hour of submission, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For all other permit types, applications submitted by 9 a.m. will receive an approval or response by 2 p.m. the same business day.

You can email your questions to DHCD.Permits@baltimorecity.gov or call 443-984-1809 for assistance.

Permits and inspection results are public information. Use the online ePermit system to search for permits and/or inspection results. Information can be found by permit number, property address, or contractor name.

NOTE: Homeowners are only permitted by law to perform electrical work in the one-family dwelling that they occupy (or will occupy upon completion of construction). Homeowners are not allowed to perform electrical work in two-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, non-dwellings or in any other type of occupancy.

A building permit is required: For all work not specifically exempt from the building code. This applies to residents, contractors, and commercial owners. Even if you are a homeowner, you need a permit to work on your own home.

Generally mailed permit applications take approximately one week to process. Permit applications that require a zoning approval or a plan review (see the timeline below) may take up to three weeks or longer.

All plan submissions done via the LauderBuild (LPR), and any related submissions, MUST be digital. Neighbors wishing to submit physical documents may do so by visiting the Development Services Department (DSD) offices. NOTE: Paper submissions will not be converted to digital nor vice versa.

Any homeowner may take out a permit for work on his residence. Anyone can do building work on his home (1 or 2 family) without being registered with the City or licensed with the State or City. However, all work must conform to City codes and ordinances.

Sheds under 200 square feet in size do not require a permit. Any structure in excess of 200 square feet will require a building permit. Additionally, the Massachusetts State Building Code (CMR 780) requires that any structure over 600 square feet require footings.