General Info

The Department of Permits and Development Management is governed by Baltimore County in Maryland. The department issues building permits. It enforces the rules and regulations of development, building, electrical, plumbing and zoning codes in the county. The Department of Permits and Development Management has a land acquisition bureau that offers title examination and contract and deed preparation services. The department operates a development processing division that prepares public works utility forms and road agreements. It administers a rental registration program. The Department of Permits and Development Management is also responsible for food service facility, solid waste collection, and cat and dog individual licenses.