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Only a licensed electrical contractor who is registered with Baltimore County can apply for an electrical permit.

An electrical permit is required for:

  • All electrical work, including the extension of circuit wiring
  • All types of electrical installations, including new installations and low voltage wiring, which are required to be installed by a contractor licensed in Baltimore County.
  • All types of wiring and equipment installations, including connecting replacement equipment to existing wiring.

An electrical permit is not required for:

  • Ordinary maintenance of existing electrical systems including light fixtures (such as lamps) and switches. 

Proper permits must be obtained prior to the commencement of any work. Working without a permit is a violation and subject to a civil penalty of $1,000. 

Existing electrical services are not required to be upgraded; however, mortgage companies may require a minimum 100-amp, 240-volt service with circuit breakers. Aluminum wiring is not required to be replaced.

View electrical permit fees.

As of October 1, 2023, all new, single-family, detached houses and duplexes (and some townhomes) that include a garage, driveway or carport, must have one electric vehicle (EV) supply equipment or one EV-ready parking space. See Maryland Public Safety Code Annotated Section 12-205. When electrical applications are submitted for wiring of new housing units, you must include the EV wiring as a part of the application or provide documentation that the new housing unit is exempt from the requirement.

Required Documents

The following documents are required when submitting an electrical permit application for solar panels only:

Guidelines

Process Guide

Be sure to complete all steps below in the specified order. Failure to do so will delay permit issuance.

 APPLY FOR A PERMIT

Once you have reviewed the process outlined above and have gathered your required documentation, apply for your permit online using the button below.

 

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Contact Us

Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections

County Office Building
111 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204

Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone

Director

C. Pete Gutwald