Apply for a Utility Permit

Gather Materials

Review your checklist for required items and supporting documents. Visit the Construction Standards and Details page for notes, standards, and guidelines.

• Utility Checklist
• Right-of-Way Standards for Small Wireless Facilities

Complete the Application Online

Tell us about your project and what type of work you will be doing and submit your transmittal and completed checklist. If you are unable to submit online, contact pw@rockvillemd.gov.

Submit Plans

After we process your application, you will be assigned to a reviewer who will contact you with any questions or updates regarding your submission.

Make Payment

If no drawdown account or monthly billing is already set for your company, we will provide you with the appropriate method to submit your permit fee (check or credit card). All fees except bond payments are acceptable by credit card. Contact your assigned reviewer to pay any fees by credit card. View fees and schedule.

Check Status

Your assigned reviewer will review your utility plans. Typical review time for first submission is one week. When the review has been completed, you will get an automated email indicating your application has been approved and an email with a copy of your permit. If you need to make corrections, you will receive a link to upload your resubmission.

Schedule Inspection

The permit will have instructions to set up a pre-construction meeting with the utility permit inspector and the forester, if applicable.