Representative photoRemodeling and building in Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park, on the Baltimore City line in north county, is one of Anne Arundel's oldest suburban communities. Its mix of single-family homes, rowhomes and apartments was largely built before today's stormwater rules.
Permits in Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park is unincorporated, so building permits come from Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits, filed online through the county's Land Use Navigator. The permit center is at 2664 Riva Road in Annapolis.
More detail in our permit guide for Anne Arundel County and Annapolis, and our local guides to renovating in a flood zone and building near the water.
What to plan for in Brooklyn Park
Older homes
In homes built before 1978, renovation that disturbs paint must be done by an EPA-certified firm with a certified renovator on the job, and the contractor must give you the Renovate Right pamphlet before work starts.
Fences and decks
Anne Arundel County requires a permit for fences over 6 feet, on corner lots or on waterfront lots, and for most attached decks.
Near the Patapsco
Properties near the Patapsco shoreline and its wetlands may fall in the Critical Area or a flood zone. Check the county maps before you plan an addition.
Projects we match in Brooklyn Park
TBG project · MillersvilleKitchen remodels
Layouts, cabinets, counters and full gut renovations.
Representative photoBathroom remodels
Primary baths, hall baths and accessibility upgrades.
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Bump-outs, second stories and in-law suites.
Representative photoBasement finishing
Living space, egress, bathrooms and waterproofing.
Representative photoNew custom homes
Build on your lot with a registered Maryland home builder.
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Decks, porches, siding, windows and roofing.
Common questions
Who issues building permits in Brooklyn Park?
Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits. Brooklyn Park 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.
