Remodeling and building in Arnold
Arnold covers much of the Broadneck peninsula between the Severn and Magothy rivers: wooded lots, creekside neighborhoods and a mix of older cottages and larger newer homes.
Permits in Arnold
Arnold is unincorporated, so permits come from Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits, filed online through the county's Land Use Navigator system.
More detail in our permit guide for Anne Arundel County and Annapolis.
What to plan for in Arnold
Trees and slopes
Wooded, sloped lots are common. In the Critical Area, removing any tree (even a dead one) needs an approved plan and replanting, and steep slopes next to the water extend the protected buffer beyond 100 feet.
Waterfront additions
Lot coverage limits in the Critical Area count driveways, patios, walkways and impermeable decks, not just the house. Plan additions with the whole site in mind.
Cottage conversions
Older seasonal cottages on the creeks are often expanded or rebuilt. Those projects can involve both building and grading permits, so build permit time into your schedule.
Projects we match in Arnold
Kitchen remodels
Layouts, cabinets, counters and full gut renovations.
Bathroom remodels
Primary baths, hall baths and accessibility upgrades.
Additions
Bump-outs, second stories and in-law suites.
Basement finishing
Living space, egress, bathrooms and waterproofing.
New custom homes
Build on your lot with a registered Maryland home builder.
Decks & exteriors
Decks, porches, siding, windows and roofing.
Common questions
Who issues building permits in Arnold?
Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits. Arnold is unincorporated, and new applications are filed online through the county's Land Use Navigator system.
Who does the work?
An independently owned contractor licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (and, for new homes, registered as a Maryland home builder). TBG makes the introduction; you contract directly with the builder.
Does matching cost anything?
No. It is free to homeowners. TBG is paid by its partner contractors.
How much of a deposit can a contractor take?
Under Maryland law, a home improvement contractor can collect no more than one-third of the contract price when the contract is signed.
Nearby
Severna Park · Annapolis · Edgewater · All of Anne Arundel County