Forms & 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.
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
Administrative Fees
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Plumbing
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- 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
Fire Protection
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- Fire Protection Permit Application
- Fire Protection Fee Schedule
- Licenses & Permits Transmittal Form
- Fire Protection Online Registration Form
- Online Fire Protection Information Form
- Inspection Request "Dial Up" Instructions
Licenses & Permits Transmittal Form
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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
- Building Permit Fee Schedule
- 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
Residential Building Permits
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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 Miscellaneous & Addition Building Checklist
- Residential New Home Checklist
- Licenses & Permits Transmittal Form
- Building Permit Fee Schedule
- Excise Tax Fee Schedule
- Public School Facilities Surcharge Rates
- 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
- "Pool Affidavit" Declaration of Intent to Install Swimming Pool Safety Devices Form
- 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 & Septic Permit Fees
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Online Computer Registration Form
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Pet Licensing
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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.
- Animal License Application
- Animal License Fee Schedule
- Register Your Pets Online
HVAC
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- Licenses & Permits Transmittal Form
- HVAC Permit Policy
- HVAC Permit Application
- HVAC Permit Fee Schedule
- Inspection Request "Dial Up" Instructions
Sign Permits
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- Sign Permit Application (8 1/2 X 14" form)
- Sign Permit Application Instructions
- Sign Permit Fee Schedule
- Sign Code Regulations
- Sample Drawing of Free Standing Sign
- Inspection Request "Dial Up" Instructions
Grading Permits
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- Grading Permit Application
- Licenses & Permits Transmittal Form
- Grading Permit Checklist
- Grading Permit Fee Schedule and Grading Surety Rates
- 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
Electrical Permits & Licensing
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- Electrical Permit Application
- Licenses & Permits Transmittal Form
- Electrical Equipment List
- Electrical Permit and Licensing Fee Schedule
- Electrical License Application
- Inspection Request "Dial Up" Instructions
Rental Housing Licensing
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Taxi Rate Schedule
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Mobile Home Licensing
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Pawn Broker Licensing
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Shooting Range Permits
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- Shooting Range Permit Application
- Manual of Range Specification
- Shooting Range Fee Schedule
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