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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.
Permits and Inspections


Rockville, MD 20850

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For a second opinion from a supervisor or the director as described in the Customer Bill of Rights.
MGO User Training Sessions
If you missed the MGO Training Sessions, click the links to watch the sessions.
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 permits@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.
2022 Fee Updates
The current ISD fees effective February 7, 2022.
Permit Type | Required Documents | Virtual Application |
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Residential Construction Permit | Architectural and Structural Checklist Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings | Apply for Permit |
Commercial Construction Permit | Building Design Checklist Approved Site Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings | Apply for Permit |
Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Application/ Public Works Permit Application | Must have an existing Occupancy permit | Apply for Permit |
Electrical Permit associated with existing BLD permit | Electrical Permit Application | email to permits@rockvillemd.gov |
Electrical Permit (Associated with Building Permit) | Apply for Permit Make sure to click Add permit to existing project button | |
Electrical Permit | Apply for Permit | |
Fire Protection Services | Apply for Permit | |
Mechanical Permit associated with existing BLD permit | Mechanical Permit Application | email to permits@rockvillemd.gov |
Mechanical Permit (Associated with Building Permit) | Apply for Permit Make sure to click Add permit to existing project button | |
Mechanical Permit | Apply for Permit | |
Plumbing Permit associated with existing BLD permit | Plumbing Permit Application | email to permits@rockvillemd.gov |
Plumbing Permit (Associated with Building Permit) | Apply for Permit Make sure to click Add permit to existing project button | |
Plumbing Permit | Apply for Permit | |
Shed Permit | Architectural and Structural Checklist Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings Homeowner Authorization Letter if applicable | Apply for Permit |
Fence Permit | Architectural and Structural Checklist Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings Homeowner Authorization Letter if applicable | Apply for Permit |
Deck Permit | Architectural and Structural Checklist Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings Homeowner Authorization Letter if applicable | Apply for Permit |
Occupancy Permit | Apply for Permit | |
Utility Permit | Utility Permit Checklist | Apply for Permit |
Sign Permit | 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 | For new licenses that will expire 12/31/2022 Plumber License Application Email to permits@rockvillemd.gov | Coming soon! Apply for Permit |
Gasfitter License | For new licenses that will expire 12/31/2022 Gasfitter License Application Email to permits@rockvillemd.gov | Apply for Permit Sign Verification Inspection Notification |