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title: "Anne Arundel County Permit Fee Calculator | TBG"
description: "Estimate Anne Arundel County building, electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical permit fees for a remodel, addition, pool or new home, from the county schedule."
url: https://thebrettgroup.com/guides/permit-fee-calculator-anne-arundel/
last_updated: 2026-10-14
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Local guide · Anne Arundel County · October 2026

# Anne Arundel County permit fee calculator

Estimate county permit fees for your project from the published fee schedule. Enter the cost of the work and the trades involved; each permit also carries a $43 application fee.

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- **$86**: Minimum building permit fee
- **1%**: Of the cost over $25,000
- **$43**: Application fee on each permit
- **$150**: Reinspection or investigation fee

Estimated cost of the work (labor and materials)
Electrical work
Plumbing fixtures
Heating and cooling
Gas piping ($69)
Swimming pool wiring ($69)
Work already started without a permit ($150)

| 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](https://thebrettgroup.com/guides/how-to-get-building-permit-anne-arundel/). Inside Annapolis city limits, the City sets its own fees; see our [City of Annapolis guide](https://thebrettgroup.com/guides/annapolis-city-building-permits/).

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## Projects we match

- [Kitchen remodels](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/kitchen/anne-arundel/): Layouts, cabinets, counters and full gut renovations.
- [Bathroom remodels](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/bathroom/anne-arundel/): Primary baths, hall baths and accessibility upgrades.
- [Additions](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/additions/anne-arundel/): Bump-outs, second stories and in-law suites.

## Common questions

### How much is a building permit in Anne Arundel County?

It is based on the cost of the work: $86 up to $3,000, rising to $242 at $25,000, then $242 plus 1% of the amount over $25,000. Each permit also has a $43 application fee.

### How much is a permit for a $50,000 remodel in Anne Arundel County?

The building permit fee is $492 ($242 plus 1% of $25,000), plus the $43 application fee, before any trade permits.

### Are trade permits separate from the building permit?

Yes. Electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical permits are separate, each with its own fee and $43 application fee, and are pulled by licensed tradespeople.

### Is the permit application fee refundable?

No. If you withdraw before the permit is issued, half the permit fee is refunded, but the $43 application fee is not.

## Official sources

[AA County: Permit fees](https://www.aacounty.org/inspections-and-permits/fees/permit-fees) · [AA County Bill 44-24 (fee indexing)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/pubs/LegisLegal/County-Legislation/2025-Anne-Arundel-County-44-24.pdf)

This guide is general information, not legal or engineering advice. Rules and maps change; confirm the requirements for your property with the permit office before you design or sign a contract.

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