Representative photoRemodeling and building in Perry Hall
Perry Hall takes its name from the 1770s mansion the county bought in 2001. Much of its newer housing followed the county's 1994 Honeygo Plan, which set design standards for its newer subdivisions.
Permits in Perry Hall
Perry Hall is unincorporated, so permits come from Baltimore County's Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections (PAI) in Towson, filed online. Plumbing and gas permits can only be pulled by a Baltimore County-licensed plumber or gasfitter.
More detail in our Baltimore County permit guide.
What to plan for in Perry Hall
HOAs and covenants
Many newer Perry Hall subdivisions have homeowners associations with their own rules for fences, decks, sheds and additions. Check your covenants before you design.
Decks and fences
A deck needs a county permit when it is more than 16 inches above grade and over 120 square feet; a fence needs one at 42 inches or taller; a shed needs one over 120 square feet.
Floodplain lots
If your parcel is in the 100-year floodplain, the county requires two elevation certificates from a licensed surveyor, and permits for even small structures. Check the flood map for your lot first.
Projects we match in Perry Hall
TBG project · MillersvilleKitchen remodels
Layouts, cabinets, counters and full gut renovations.
Representative photoBathroom remodels
Primary baths, hall baths and accessibility upgrades.
Representative photoAdditions
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.
Representative photoDecks & exteriors
Decks, porches, siding, windows and roofing.
Common questions
Who issues building permits in Perry Hall?
Baltimore County's Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections (PAI) in Towson. Applications are filed online; call 410-887-3953 to ask whether a project needs a permit.
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.
