Remodeling and building in Odenton
Odenton has grown fast around Fort Meade and the Odenton Town Center, so it mixes older single-family homes with newer townhomes and subdivisions, and plenty of owners updating to sell, rent or settle in.
Permits in Odenton
Odenton is unincorporated, so permits come from Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits through the Land Use Navigator system.
More detail in our permit guide for Anne Arundel County and Annapolis.
What to plan for in Odenton
Townhomes and HOAs
Many Odenton neighborhoods are townhome or HOA communities. Exterior changes, decks and additions usually need written HOA approval before the county permit, so build that into the schedule.
Updating to rent or sell
With so many military moves, a lot of projects here are about getting a home rental- or market-ready: durable flooring, a kitchen and bath refresh, and fixing what an inspection will flag.
Basements and bonus rooms
Finishing a basement is one of the most cost-effective ways to add living space in newer homes. Bedrooms need proper egress, and electrical and plumbing work needs permits.
Projects we match in Odenton
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 Odenton?
Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits. Odenton 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
Gambrills · Crofton · Millersville · All of Anne Arundel County