Permits & Forms
Baltimore Housing’s Office of Permits & Building Inspections enforces the Baltimore City Building Code, as well as state laws pertain to construction and occupancy. The Housing Office issues building permits and provides subsequent inspections for construction, alteration, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work in both commercial and residential structures. If a property triggers floodplain review, the permit is sent up to the Department of Planning Floodplain managers. To obtain a permit or file a completed application in person, visit the One-Stop Shop, 417 E Fayette St., Room 100. If you are not sure if your project requires a permit, call 410-396-3660. Permits requiring floodplain review may require one or more of the forms below.
Forms
Baltimore City Pre-Development Application
Article 7, Natural Resources—Baltimore City Floodplain Code
FEMA Forms and Technical Bulletins
FEMA Floodplain Management Publications Library
ASCE-7, Flood Damage Resistant Materials
Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage Reference
FEMA Fact Sheets
Higher Floodplain Management Standards
Critical Facilities and Higher Standards
LiMWA (Limit of Moderate Wave Action)
Floodplain Management Fact Sheet
Additional Resources
Floodplain Information Available at the Baltimore City Library
An Assessment of Maryland’s Vulnerability to Flood Damage
Baltimore City Article 7 Natural Resources Code
Baltimore City Flood Insurance Study
DFIRM Outreach Program
Risk Assessment Mapping and Planning Partners: Maryland Mapping Status
Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House
Answers to Questions about the NFIP
Coastal Construction Manual
Elevated Residential Structures
Mandatory Purchase of Flood Insurance Guidelines
Migitation of Flood and Erosion Damage to Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas
Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage
Protecting Floodplain Resources
Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards
Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding