Deck Construction Permits in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Deck Construction · Anne Arundel County, Maryland

In Maryland, a Deck Construction requires a building permit.

In Anne Arundel County, a deck attached to a house is treated as an addition and requires a building permit before work begins, applied for through the county Land Use Navigator online portal. A standout local rule involves the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area: a deck OUTSIDE the Critical Area served by public water and public sewer can often be applied for and reviewed the SAME day, while a deck INSIDE the Critical Area served by well and/or septic is reviewed within about 10 working days and faces additional environmental limits. A building permit is generally required for decks more than 30 inches above grade or attached to the dwelling; guards are required above 30 inches (36-42 inch height, no gap passing a 4-inch sphere). Submittals include construction plans and a site plan showing setbacks; a grading permit may also apply depending on the lot. Permit status: (410) 222-7730; inspection scheduling: (410) 222-4432. If inside Annapolis city limits, city rules apply. Plans are reviewed under the Anne Arundel County, MD Inspections & Permits code (IRC Maryland Building Pe); apply through Anne Arundel County Inspection before work begins.

Source: Anne Arundel County, MD Inspections & Permits, IRC Maryland Building Pe · County-specific · Verified 2026 by StateDataIndex

Office: Anne Arundel County Inspection

Address: 2664 Riva Rd # 170, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA

Phone: (410) 222-7790