New custom homes
Custom home building in Baltimore County
Get matched with a licensed custom home builder serving Towson, Catonsville, Timonium, Perry Hall and the rest of the county, at no cost to you.
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Representative photoWhat our partner contractors handle
Custom homes on your lot
Tear-down and rebuild
Design and site planning coordination
Waterfront and critical-area projects
Permits and inspections
Builders registered with the Maryland Attorney General
Permits for new custom homes in Baltimore County
New homes are built by Maryland-registered home builders under a building permit from Baltimore County's Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections (PAI). The county builds to the 2021 International Residential and Energy Codes.
In the 100-year floodplain, county rules require two elevation certificates from a licensed surveyor. Within 1,000 feet of tidal water, Chesapeake Bay Critical Area limits on lot coverage and tree clearing apply.
More in our Baltimore County permit guide. Towns we cover: Towson · Catonsville · Arbutus · Timonium and Lutherville · Perry Hall · Parkville.
What to expect
Match
We review your request and connect you with the partner who fits your scope and location.
Site visit and quote
The contractor measures, talks through options and gives you a written proposal.
Contract and build
You sign directly with the contractor. Maryland law caps the deposit at one-third of the contract price at signing.
Common questions
Who actually does the work?
An independently owned contractor licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission and registered as a Maryland home builder. TBG makes the introduction; it does not perform or sell the work.
Does it cost me anything?
No. Matching is free to homeowners. TBG is paid by its partner contractors.
How do I check a contractor's license?
Every partner shows their MHIC number, which you can look up on the Maryland Department of Labor site. Contractors must also show it on their contracts, trucks and ads.
What happens after I submit?
We review your request and connect you with one partner who covers your area and your type of project. They contact you to schedule a site visit and a written quote.
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Plan with our local guides
The Baltimore County rules and choices that most often change new custom homes projects.
Other projects
Kitchen remodels · Bathroom remodels · Additions · Basement finishing · Decks & exteriors
New custom homes in other counties: Anne Arundel County · Howard County