Permits & Inspections

IMPORTANT ADVISORY
Our Permit Technicians will be in training on the following days:

Monday, July 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 13 from 1-4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

We will respond to inquires and process permits upon our return.

While City Hall is closed during COVID-19, some permits and licenses will be issued virtually using our virtual permit portal.

To find all available applications and required submittal documents for virtual permits, use the table below.

All documents must be compressed to a size under 25MB. For questions, contact 240-314-8240.

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.

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 submitpermit@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.

To view a copy of the fee schedule, click here.

Permit Type	Required Documents	Virtual Application
Residential Construction Permit	Residential Construction Application with Signature Architectural and Structural Checklist Roadside Tree Affidavit Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings	Apply for Permit Submit revised or amended plans for a permit in process
Commercial Construction Permit (Including fences, sheds and decks)	Commercial Construction Application Building Design Checklist Roadside Tree Affidavit Approved Site Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings	Apply for Permit Submit revised or amended plans for a permit in process
Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Application/ Public Works Permit Application	Must have an existing Occupancy permit	Apply for Permit
Electrical Permit (Associated with Building Permit)	Electrical Permit Application	Apply for Permit
Electrical Permit (Residential Stand alone)	None	Apply for Permit
Fire Protection Services	FPS Applications
Mechanical Permit (Associated with Building Permit)	Mechanical Permit Application	Apply for Permit
Mechanical Permit (Residential Stand alone)	None	Apply for Permit
Plumbing Permit (Associated with Building Permit)	Plumbing Permit Application	Apply for Permit
Plumbing Permit (Residential Stand alone)	None	Apply for Permit
Shed Permit (Residential Only)	Application Architectural and Structural Checklist Roadside Tree Affidavit Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings Homeowner Authorization Letter if applicable	Apply for Permit
Fence Permit (Residential Only)	Application Architectural and Structural Checklist Roadside Tree Affidavit Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings Homeowner Authorization Letter if applicable	Apply for Permit
Deck Permit (Residential Only)	Application Architectural and Structural Checklist Roadside Tree Affidavit Property Plot Plan Architectural and Structural Drawings Homeowner Authorization Letter if applicable	Apply for Permit
Occupancy Permit (Only use when not associated with a building permit. If a building permit is required, submit the occupancy permit along with the commercial construction application.)	Occupancy Application	Apply for Permit
Utility Permit	Utility Permit Checklist	Apply for Permit
Sign Permit	Sign Permit Application	Apply for Permit
Temporary Use Permit	Temporary Use Application	Apply for Permit
Rental License	Rental License Application Lead Compliance Form	Apply for Permit
Master Electrician License	Master Electrician License Application	Apply for License
Master Plumber License	Master Plumber Application	Apply for License
Gasfitter License	Gasfitter License Application	Apply for License

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