Permits and Inspections

  1. Permits
  2. Plan Review, Life Safety and Inspections
  3. Environmental Compliance and Stormwater Engineering

Construction and New Use Applications

Building Permits and Zoning Certificates

Expedited Permits

Electrical Permits 

Plumbing Permits

Suppression/Sprinkler/Alarm Permits

Current Permits
This includes all permits for applications submitted on or after January 26, 2004 such as building, electrical, plumbing, life safety/fire, grading, and driveway permits.

Other Permits and Licenses

Temporary Outdoor Activity Permit Application and Information

Home Occupation

Gaming Permits

Licenses

Additional Information

Certificates of Occupancy

Occupancy Permits for New Business

Permitting Fees

Current Codes

About

The Department of Permits and Inspections provides permitting, inspection and code enforcement services to protect the health, safety and welfare of all citizens of Frederick County. The department is responsible for the issuing zoning certificates, building permits, electrical permits, plumbing permits, gaming permits and other related permits in Frederick County (excluding the City of Frederick and Mt. Airy). The department also provides a centralized location for the collection of many fees for non-building permits and impact fees, and acts as a clearinghouse for permit applications. Applications are distributed and tracked from this office.