| Permit | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated total | ||
An estimate, not a quote. Based on the county's published fee schedule (effective October 1, 2024); the county may adjust fees for inflation. Trade permits are pulled by licensed tradespeople and are often included in their price. Doesn't include grading, utility, impact or Health Department fees.
1. Building permit fees
The county charges building permit fees on the cost of the work:
| Cost of the work | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $3,000 | $86 |
| $3,001 to $5,000 | $103 |
| $5,001 to $10,000 | $147 |
| $10,001 to $15,000 | $164 |
| $15,001 to $20,000 | $198 |
| $20,001 to $25,000 | $242 |
| Over $25,000 | $242 plus 1% of the amount over $25,000 |
Each building, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical and grading permit also carries a non-refundable $43 application fee. A new home adds a $50 Home Builder Guaranty Fund fee.
2. Trade permit fees
- Electrical: $95 for alterations with no service change; $147, $207 or $259 for a 200, 300 or 400 amp service; $69 for a residential pool.
- Plumbing: $51 for the first fixture in an existing home and $8 for each additional fixture.
- Gas: $69 for piping 2.5 inches or smaller.
- Mechanical: $121 for heat and A/C, $95 for one system or ductwork only, $51 for a replacement.
3. Other fees
A reinspection costs $150 if an inspection isn't canceled 24 hours ahead or the work isn't ready. Work started without a permit adds a $150 investigation fee. A grading permit for a single-family lot is $692 (20,000 square feet or less) or $1,124. If you withdraw an application before the permit is issued, half the permit fee is refunded, but not the application fee. Ready to apply? See how to get a county permit. Inside Annapolis city limits, the City sets its own fees; see our City of Annapolis guide.
