Obtaining Permits

Building Permit information required by all Departments

• Tax Map, Block and Parcel Numbers (some information can be found on the tax bill or State of Maryland Assessment and Taxation website: www.dat.state.md.us)
• Subdivision Name, Section and Lot Number if applicable
• Complete Name(s) of owners as listed on deed or tax bill
• Settlement Statement or deed, if recent purchase
• Plot Plan (which can be drawn by the applicant unless the permit is for the construction of a new dwelling) to scale, showing the dimensions and shape of the lot to be built upon; exact size, location, dimension and build year of buildings already existing on the property, if any; the location and dimensions of the proposed building or alterations of existing structures, and the distances from property lines; the proposed use of the buildings or additions; location, length and width of driveway
• For grading permits, the square footage of the area being graded

Procedure for applying for a building permit

Upon application the following will need to be submitted:

1. Plot Plan or Zoning Certificate
   If the property is located in an incorporated town, written authorization for zoning from the incorporated town (except Elkton & Rising Sun) must be presented at the time of application. If work is occurring in the town of Elkton contact the town office at 410.398.4999. If work is occurring in the town of Rising Sun contact the town office at 410.658.5353. Cecil County has no building permitting authority in the towns of Elkton & Rising Sun, except for Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and/or MD 378 Pond Reviews conducted in the Cecil Soil Conservation District.
   
   If the property is located in the County's jurisdiction three copies of a plot plan must be submitted. The plot is a diagram of the property drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be built on.
   
   If the property is located in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area (1,000 feet from tidal waters--maps located in Zoning office for determination), include the number of trees, if any, to be removed and the location of silt fencing or straw bale dikes if on slope.
   
2. Two (2) sets of specifications of plans with sufficient clarity and detailed dimensions to show the nature and character of the work to be performed in conformance with the Building Code. If Commercial or Industrial, three (3) sets of plans are required. One (1) goes on file. One (1) is returned to be posted at the property during inspections. Third copy if necessary is submitted to the Fire Marshals Office.
    
3. Building Official may require plans to be sealed by a registered engineer or architect.
   
4. Completed permit application. Applications available online. Application fee of $30.00 must be paid at time of processing. This fee is non-refundable, paid by cash or check. We do not accept credit or debit cards.
    
5. Letter of authorization, if the applicant is not the property owner.

Procedure for Obtaining a Plumbing Permit

1. A plumbing permit can be obtained after the building permit is issued 
2.  You must be a plumber licensed in the State of Maryland and in Cecil County
3. If a Homeowner is applying for a Plumbing Permit, he/she must submit two (2) schematics of plumbing to be performed, which will be reviewed by the Plumbing Inspector and take a plumbing test in the office of Permits and Inspections. One (1) copy of schematics is put on file and one (1) copy is returned to the Homeowner.
   
4. Homeowner must sign a Homeowners Permit Form indicating that he/she is doing the work themselves, and that the home will be their primary residence. The home cannot be intended for sale or rental. 

Plumbing Inspector:  William Funk,   Telephone: 410.996.5235

Procedure for Obtaining an HVAC Permit

1. An HVAC permit can be obtained after the building permit is issued.
   
2. Contractor must be licensed by the State of Maryland and present license, insurance certificate and a letter of authorization on company letterhead and signed by the master license holder if the applicant is only a representative of the company.
   
   HVAC Inspector: J.R. Heldmyer. Telephone: 410.996.5235

Procedure for Electrical Permits

All Electrical work must be installed by an electrician who maintains an active Master or Limited Cecil County Electrical License. Cecil County requires permits for all types of electrical installations, this includes but is not limited to all phone, cabling, TV, audio, etc. All Signs, equipment, devices, wire, generators, etc. must be listed and labeled by an approved third party. Maryland State Industrialized
Building Certification is required for prefab structures.

Electrical Contractors are responsible for:

1.) All electrical installations
2.) Filing all the necessary permits for inspection prior to commencement of work
3.) Installing in accordance with the current adopted addition of the National Electrical Code and Cecil County Addendums
4.) Requesting inspection(s) of the installation(s)

Installations must be inspected and approved by Bay Area Inspection Agency, electrical inspectors for Cecil County, before can proceed.

Licensing: Cecil County Electrical Board, (410) 398.3044 or (410) 996.5230

Permits & Inspections: Bay Area Inspection Agency, authorized electrical inspectors for Cecil County (410) 620-6000, (410) 996.5230, (410) 398.3044, Website: www.ccebmd.org Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., County Administration Building, Rm 2900, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, Maryland, 21921