Maryland
Site Plans & Permit Drawings in Maryland
Permit-ready site plans and drawings for properties in all 24 counties of Maryland, drafted from your address to your local permit office’s rules. No site visit.
- 24 counties served
- No site visit
- Local rules checked
- Licensed PE partner
Quick answer
Do You Need a Site Plan for a Permit in Maryland?
Yes, most building permits in Maryland need a site plan: a scaled drawing of the lot, existing buildings and the new work, with distances to the property lines. In Maryland, cities issue building permits inside their limits and the county issues them in unincorporated areas. Your address decides which office reviews your plans. We check that office’s requirements before quoting.
- Permits issued by
- City building departments; the county in unincorporated areas
- Building code
- Maryland Building Performance Standards, statewide
- Counties
- 24 in Maryland, all served
- Largest
- Montgomery County (1.1M), Prince George's County (947K), Baltimore County (845K), Anne Arundel County (595K), Baltimore city (565K)
- Site visit
- None. We draft from parcel records, aerial imagery and your documents
Counties we serve
All 24 Maryland Counties
We prepare drawings for properties in every county in Maryland, and check the rules of the city or county that issues your permit.
A
- Allegany County
- Anne Arundel County
B
- Baltimore city
- Baltimore County
C
- Calvert County
- Caroline County
- Carroll County
- Cecil County
- Charles County
D
- Dorchester County
F
- Frederick County
G
- Garrett County
H
- Harford County
- Howard County
K
- Kent County
M
- Montgomery County
P
- Prince George's County
Q
- Queen Anne's County
S
- Somerset County
- St. Mary's County
T
- Talbot County
W
- Washington County
- Wicomico County
- Worcester County
No match. We serve every county in Maryland; check the spelling, or send us your address
Counties and population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 county population estimates.
Local conditions
What to Know About Permits in Maryland
What changes the drawings in Maryland. Exact numbers like setbacks and frost depth are set locally; we look them up for your address.
- Who reviews your permitIn Maryland, cities issue building permits inside their limits and the county issues them in unincorporated areas. Your address decides which office reviews your plans.
- Flood zonesCheck your parcel on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center. In a mapped flood zone, permit offices in Maryland usually want the zone shown on the site plan, and some work needs an elevation certificate. FEMA flood map
- Coastal wind and storm zonesCoastal parts of Maryland are in higher design wind-speed zones. Reviewers may ask for wind notes, tie-downs for sheds and carports, or flood elevation details near the shore.
Services
Drawings We Prepare in Maryland
Every service, for any property in the state. Ordered together, the sheets are drawn to match.
- Site PlansLot lines, setbacks and new work
- Floor PlansExisting and proposed layouts
- Elevation DrawingsHeights, roof pitch, materials
- 3D RenderingsRealistic views for HOAs and buyers
- Subdivision PlansLot split layouts
- Engineer-Stamped PlansSealed where our PE partner is licensed
- Full Permit SetsEvery sheet, drawn to agree
- Permit CorrectionsRevisions after reviewer comments
Deck & PorchUsually, for attached decks or decks more than 30 inches above the ground.
FenceOften, especially for fences over 6 feet, front-yard fences or corner lots.
Pool & SpaYes, almost everywhere, for in-ground pools and most above-ground pools and spas.
Shed & OutbuildingOften for sheds over about 120 to 200 square feet, or with power.
ADUYes. An ADU is a dwelling, so it needs a full building permit.
Home AdditionYes, any addition that adds floor area needs a building permit.
Nearby states
Maryland FAQ
Permits in Maryland
Short answers to what people ask before ordering. Ask anything else in your quote request.
Get Price QuoteDo you serve every county in Maryland?
Yes. We prepare drawings for properties in all 24 counties of Maryland, from Montgomery County to Kent County.
Who issues building permits in Maryland?
In Maryland, cities issue building permits inside their limits and the county issues them in unincorporated areas. Your address decides which office reviews your plans.
Does Maryland have a statewide building code?
Yes: the Maryland Building Performance Standards. Cities and counties enforce it and may add local rules.
Do you need to visit my property in Maryland?
No. We work from your address, county parcel records, aerial imagery and any survey, plans or photos you send.
Can you provide engineer-stamped plans in Maryland?
Our licensed Professional Engineer partner seals eligible plans in the states where they’re licensed. We confirm coverage for your project before you pay.