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Permits and Inspections
Permits and Inspections
240-314-8240
111 Maryland Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850
Rockville, MD 20850
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For a second opinion from a supervisor or the director as described in the Customer Bill of Rights.
Virtual Permit Applications
We are working to make all our permits available through the virtual permit portal. If the permit you need is not available through the portal, email your permit materials to permits@rockvillemd.gov.
If you need an extension on an existing permit, you can complete our online permit extension request.
If you need to review records, you can complete our request to review records form.
Customer resources
| Permit Type | Required Documents | Virtual Application |
|---|---|---|
| New Single Family Dwelling Permit | Apply for Permit | |
| Shed Permit | Architectural and Structural Checklist Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings Homeowner Authorization Letter if applicable | Apply for Permit |
| Fence Permit | Architectural and Structural Checklist Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings Homeowner Authorization Letter if applicable | Apply for Permit |
| Deck Permit | Architectural and Structural Checklist Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings Homeowner Authorization Letter if applicable | Apply for Permit |
| Residential Construction Permit (additions, alterations, etc | Architectural and Structural Checklist Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings Homeowner Authorization Letter if applicable | Apply for Permit |
| Commercial Construction Permit | Building Design Checklist Approved Site Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings | Apply for Permit |
| Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Application/ Public Works Permit Application | Must have an existing Occupancy permit | Apply for Permit |
| Electrical Permit associated with existing BLD permit | Electrical Permit Application | email to permits@rockvillemd.gov |
| Electrical Permit (Associated with Building Permit) | Apply for Permit Make sure to click Add permit to existing project button | |
| Electrical Permit | Apply for Permit | |
| Fire Protection Services | Apply for Permit | |
| Mechanical Permit associated with existing BLD permit | Mechanical Permit Application | email to permits@rockvillemd.gov |
| Mechanical Permit (Associated with Building Permit) | Apply for Permit Make sure to click Add permit to existing project button | |
| Mechanical Permit | Apply for Permit | |
| Plumbing Permit associated with existing BLD permit | Plumbing Permit Application | email to permits@rockvillemd.gov |
| Plumbing Permit (Associated with Building Permit) | Apply for Permit Make sure to click Add permit to existing project button | |
| Plumbing Permit | Apply for Permit | |
| Occupancy Permit | Apply for Permit | |
| Utility Permit | Utility Permit Checklist | Apply for Permit |
| Public Works Permit: Public Improvements | Site Plan Bond Form | Permit Page Apply for Permit |
| Public Works Permit: Protection of Right-of-Way | Site Plan Bond Form | Permit Page Apply for Permit |
| Sediment and Erosion Control Permit | Sediment and Erosion Control Plan Checklist | Permit Page Apply for Permit |
| Stormwater Management Permit | Stormwater Management Checklist | Permit Page Apply for Permit |
| Sign Permit | Apply for Permit | |
| Temporary Use Permit | Temporary Use Application | Apply for Permit |
| Rental License | Rental License Application Lead Compliance Form | Apply for Permit |
| Master Plumber License | License for Reciprocity Proof of Insurance Plumber License Application with notarized seal | Apply for Permit |
| Gasfitter License | License for Reciprocity Proof of Insurance Gasfitter License Application with notarized seal | Apply for Permit Sign Verification Inspection Notification |
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