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Maryland

Commercial Permitting Overview
Maryland commercial building permits are issued at the local level, with each county and municipality administering its own building code enforcement. The state adopts the Maryland Building Performance Standards, which include energy and accessibility requirements beyond the IBC. Baltimore City operates under its own city code with unique challenges including historic preservation overlay districts. The Washington, D.C. suburbs (Montgomery and Prince George’s counties) have high-volume building departments with competitive review queues.
Health Department Overview
In Maryland, health department plan review for food service establishments is managed by county health departments under the Maryland Department of Health. Plan review timelines vary by county, typically 10–20 business days. Baltimore City has its own food permit process through the Baltimore City Health Department. Pre-operational inspections are required before opening.



