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.

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
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		Apply for Permit
Gasfitter License		Apply for Permit Sign Verification Inspection Notification

Permits & Inspections

MGO User Training Sessions

Virtual Permit Applications

2022 Fee Updates

Plan/Document Submittal Requirements

Sign Posting Procedure - Single Family

Sign Verification Inspection Notification

Plans Resubmission Form

Quick Start Agreement Form

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