Forms and Fees
This page contains the necessary forms and applications needed to apply for various permits and licenses. These documents will also contain important information and the fees associated with each permit and license.
Filing fees are NONREFUNDABLE and are payable at the time an application is made.
During specific and Council driven dates, some of these forms will be updated and fees will change. Please refer to this page often.
Permits and Fee Schedules
- FY2026 Plumbing Fees
- Plumbing Permit Application
- Online Plumbing Handout
- Licenses & Permits Transmittal Form
- Homeowners Plumbing Application
- Back Flow Form
- Triangulation Card
- Inspection Request "Dial Up" Instructions
- Domestic Water Line Protection Procedure to Comply with Section 608 of the 2021 IPC & Section P2902.1 of the 2021 IRC
For all Commercial and Mixed Use Building Permits, please note: Electronic Submission is Required.
- Commercial Online Building Permit Handout
- Licenses & Permits Transmittal Form
- Commercial Permit and Plan Requirements
- FY2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule
- FY2026 Excise Tax Fee Schedule
- "CCS" Contingency Construction Start Form
- Instructions & Contact Info for Submitting Demolition Permits
- Contractor Information Letter
- Commercial Revision Policy
- Instructions for Uploading Documents to Existing Online Permits
- Inspection Request "Dial Up" Instructions
For all Residential Building Permits, please note: Electronic Submission Is Required.
- Homeowner Instructions for Citizen's Access Portal
- Residential Miscellaneous & Addition Online Building Handout
- Residential New Home Online Building Handout
- Residential Roof-Mounted Solar Panels
- Residential Miscellaneous & Addition Building Checklist
- Residential New Home Checklist
- Licenses & Permits Transmittal Form
- FY2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule
- FY2026 Excise Tax Fee Schedule
- FY2026 Public School Facilities Surcharge Rates
- FY2026 Moderate Income Housing Fee-In-Lieu Rates
- Guaranty Fund Information
- Instructions & Contact Info for Submitting Demolition Permits
- Affirmation of Landowner Form
- Affidavit Of Primary Residence
- Entrance Permit Form
- Sample Plot Plans
- Health Required Floor Plan
- Swimming Pool Affidavit
- Swimming Pool Requirements
- Swimming Pool Checklist
- International Swimming Pool & Spa Certification
- Contractor Information Letter
- Amendment Request Letter
- Solar Panel Certification
- Surveyor's Grading Certification Policy
- "Winter Bond" Grading Completion/Driveway Apron Agreement
- Health Requirements for Online Submittals
- Residential Accessory Structure Memo
- Instructions for Uploading Documents to Existing Online Permits
- Inspection Request "Dial Up" Instructions
- Health Department Well and Septic Permit Fees
FY2026 Health Department Well and Septic Permit Fees
All dog and cat owners must purchase Howard County annual licenses for their pets. Each pet shall wear the license tag attached to a collar or harness. Pets properly tattooed, microchipped or ear tagged are exempt from the requirement of wearing the license tag, but the purchase of a license is still required.
- Grading Permit Application
- Licenses & Permits Transmittal Form
- Grading Permit Checklist
- FY2026 Grading Permit Fee Schedule and Grading Surety Rates
- FY2026 Grading and Sediment Control Cost Estimate Sheet
- "Standard Plan" Standard Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Form
- Sediment Control Plan Requirements for Forest Harvest
- "Winter Bond" Grading Completion Agreement/Driveway Apron Agreement
- Grading Bond (Sample)
- Landscape Surety Agreement Form
- Grading Surety Agreement Form
- Contractor Information Letter
- Rental Housing/Property Maintenance Complaint Form
- FY2026 Rental Housing License Fee Schedule
- Rental Housing License Application
- Rental Housing Cancellation Request Form
- Rental Housing & Property Maintenance Code Local Amendments
- Rental Housing Inspection Checklist
- Rental Housing Inspection Checklist in Korean
- Rental Housing Inspection Checklist in Chinese
- Rental Housing Licensing Information Fact Finder
- Annual Condominium Registration Form
- Citizen Access Instructions for Rental Licenses
Resources and Information
To Register as a Utility Contractor in Howard County please submit the following:
- Complete a Registration/Application Card, which you can download here.
- Copy of valid and current Onsite Utility Contractor's License (or equivalent) issued by another Maryland jurisdiction, or complete the questionnaire showing at least two (2) years of experience (satisfactory to the administrative authority) working in the onsite utility contracting business. Download the questionnaire here.
- Certificate of Insurance meeting ALL requirements listed here.
- Registration Fee: $77.00 (Make checks payable to "Director of Finance, Howard County")
*NOTE* Registration Expires July 31st.
Renewals should be submitted by July 1st.
ANY QUESTIONS CALL LICENSES & PERMITS DIVISION AT (410) 313-2455 Option #4