Permits & Inspections

Both commercial and residential properties in the City of Rockville are required to obtain permits before starting construction projects related to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, structural work and more.

Work in or adjacent to the public right-of-way or impacting trees or stormwater facilities also requires permits.

Most permits also require one or more inspections before work is considered complete and final. Construction in Rockville is regulated by the city’s Municipal Code and Charter and Maryland Fire Prevention Code, among other codes and regulations.

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 submitpermit@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.

To view a copy of the fee schedule, click here.

Permit Type	Required Documents	Virtual Application
Residential Construction Permit	Residential Construction Application with Signature Architectural and Structural Checklist Roadside Tree Affidavit Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings	Apply for Permit Submit revised or amended plans for a permit in process
Commercial Construction Permit (Including fences, sheds and decks)	Commercial Construction Application Building Design Checklist Roadside Tree Affidavit Approved Site Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings	Apply for Permit Submit revised or amended plans for a permit in process
Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Application/ Public Works Permit Application	Must have an existing Occupancy permit	Apply for Permit
Electrical Permit (Associated with Building Permit)	Electrical Permit Application	Apply for Permit
Electrical Permit (Residential Stand alone)	None	Apply for Permit
Fire Protection Services	FPS Applications
Mechanical Permit (Associated with Building Permit)	Mechanical Permit Application	Apply for Permit
Mechanical Permit (Residential Stand alone)	None	Apply for Permit
Plumbing Permit (Associated with Building Permit)	Plumbing Permit Application	Apply for Permit
Plumbing Permit (Residential Stand alone)	None	Apply for Permit
Shed Permit (Residential Only)	Application Architectural and Structural Checklist Roadside Tree Affidavit Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings Homeowner Authorization Letter if applicable	Apply for Permit
Fence Permit (Residential Only)	Application Architectural and Structural Checklist Roadside Tree Affidavit Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings Homeowner Authorization Letter if applicable	Apply for Permit
Deck Permit (Residential Only)	Application Architectural and Structural Checklist Roadside Tree Affidavit Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings Homeowner Authorization Letter if applicable	Apply for Permit
Occupancy Permit (Only use when not associated with a building permit. If a building permit is required, submit the occupancy permit along with the commercial construction application.)	Occupancy Application	Apply for Permit
Utility Permit	Utility Permit Checklist	Apply for Permit
Sign Permit	Sign Permit Application	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	Master Plumber Application	Apply for License
Gasfitter License	Gasfitter License Application	Apply for License

Contractor Licenses

Plumbers performing work in the city must hold valid master license with the city and are required to have their work inspected. Heating and cooling contractors with a mechanical permit may perform furnace and air conditioning work.

ATTENTION MASTER ELECTRICIANS

Based on a state law that went into effect on July 1, 2021, the City of Rockville will no longer require you to obtain a master electrician’s license from our jurisdiction to perform electrical work. Please note - When submitting for an electrical permit, you should ensure that you have a valid Maryland state electrician license, verified via dllr.state.md.us. If the website is experiencing issues, we may ask you to provide a copy of your license to expedite your application. If the master electrician’s license was obtained from another local jurisdiction and not the state of Maryland, please provide a copy of that with your electrical application. If you have any questions you can send them to us at permits@rockvillemd.gov.

Contractor Letter of Authorization

Effective January 1, 2020, the City of Rockville will require an authorization letter be completed for all in person electrical applications and permit issuance.

Permits & Inspections

Virtual Permit Applications

Contractor Licenses

ATTENTION MASTER ELECTRICIANS

Contractor Letter of Authorization

Newsletter Sign Up

Contact