Representative photoRemodeling and building in Lothian
Lothian is a rural community in southwest Anne Arundel County near the Patuxent River and Jug Bay, part of the county's Region 8 plan. Lots here are larger, and those on a private well and septic system get extra review.
Permits in Lothian
Lothian 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 building near the water and septic upgrades and grants.
What to plan for in Lothian
Well and septic
Decks, sheds, garages, porches and additions on a well-and-septic lot get Health Department review, and the lot needs room for two future replacement septic areas.
Near the Patuxent
Lots near the tidal Patuxent may fall within 1,000 feet of tidal water, where Critical Area rules on lot coverage, the shoreline buffer and tree removal apply. Check the county map for your parcel.
Grading
Projects that disturb more than 5,000 square feet of ground, common for new homes and big additions on rural lots, need a county grading permit.
Projects we match in Lothian
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 Lothian?
Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits. Lothian 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.
