Residential
Application Forms for Residential Construction
New Single-Family Dwelling
- Residential Application for Building Permit (PDF)
- Critical Area Form (PDF) (if property is located in the Critical Area)
- Owner as Builder Affidavit (PDF) (if the Owner of the Property is acting as Contractor)
- Grading Forms (if project requires grading)
Residential Accessory Structures, Additions, and Improvements (Renovations, Repairs, Remodels)
- Residential Application for Building Permit (PDF)
- Critical Area Form (PDF) (if property is located in the Critical Area)
- Grading Forms (if project requires grading)
Note to Applicants
Separate permits and inspections are required for plumbing and electrical work. Plumbing and electrical permit applications must be completed and signed by Calvert County licensed master electricians and master plumbers and submitted to the Inspections and Permits office after the applicable building permit is approved.
- Electrical Forms (if project requires Electric)
- Plumbing Forms (if project requires Plumbing)
Residential Permit Fees
| Fee Description | Fee | Minimum Fee | Department Assessing Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Application Fee | $25.00 | I&P | |
| Residential Building Permit | $0.12 per sq. ft. for finished floor area | $45.00 | I&P |
| $0.06 per sq. ft. for unfinished floor area - i.e., porches, garages, decks, breezeways, etc. | $45.00 | I&P | |
| $45.00 fee for a single visit; minor remodel project - i.e., pier, etc. | I&P | ||
| Homebuilders Guaranty Fee* | $50 | I&P | |
| Residential Application Fee for Re-Route | $25.00 | I&P | |
| *During the 2008 session, the Maryland General Assembly enacted legislation that creates a Guaranty Fund in the Consumer Protection Division to protect consumers who purchase new homes in Maryland. Permit Offices are required to collect from home builders a Guaranty Fund fee of $50 with each application for a permit for construction of a new home, including new homes, custom homes, mobile homes, modular homes and condominiums. Landowners who are performing construction of a home they intend to live in on their own land and who submit a Landowner Affidavit to the Permit Office are not required to pay the $50 Guaranty Fund fee. | |||
Residential Excise Fees
| Type of Residential Structure or Unit Type | School Excise Tax Fund | Recreation Excise Tax Fund | Road Excise Tax Fund | Solid Waste Fund | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family detached | $7,800 | $1,300 | $3,500 | $350 | $12,950 |
| Single-family attached | $5,175 | $1,300 | $3,500 | $350 | $10,325 |
| Manufactured (mobile) home | $3,900 | $1,300 | $3,500 | $350 | $9,050 |
| Apartment | $2,600 | $1,300 | $3,500 | $350 | $7,750 |
| Bona fide elderly unit | N/A | $1,300 | $3,500 | $350 | $5,150 |
Payment of Residential Excise Fees
| Type of Residential Structure or Unit Type | Total Fee | Due at Permit Issuance | Second Installment | Third Installment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family detached | $12,950 | $4,550 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
| Single-family attached | $10,325 | $3,675 | $3,325 | $3,325 |
| Manufactured (mobile) home | $9,050 | $3,250 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Apartment | $7,750 | $2,817 | $2,466 | $2,466 |
| Bona fide elderly unit | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Second and third installments are billed with property tax bills. | ||||
| NOTE: If anyone other than the State Assessment listed owner pays the residential excise tax and wishes to use payment installments, they must submit a completed and notarized Excise Tax Acknowledgement Form. | ||||