New custom homes
Custom home building in Howard County
Get matched with a licensed custom home builder serving Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkridge 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 Howard County
New homes are built by Maryland-registered home builders under a Howard County building permit; the county charges permit fees by square footage rather than project value.
In Columbia, new construction on covenant property may need village approval; in the historic districts, the Historic Preservation Commission reviews new construction and demolition.
More in our Howard County permit guide. Towns we cover: Columbia · Ellicott City · Elkridge.
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 Howard 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 · Baltimore County