Anne Arundel County Building Permits & Contractor Licensing (2026)

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Who needs what license

Home improvement work on existing homes needs a state MHIC license. The county issues certain trade and commercial licenses itself: I&P licenses.

Common permits

Not sure if you need a permit? Use the county's Do I Need a Permit tool. Waterfront, grading and stormwater work often brings extra review; see the county's Blue Notices.

How to apply

• Since Dec 1, 2025, almost all new applications must be filed online through LUN. Kiosks with scanners are at the Permit Center.
• Help: LUN System Help, [email protected]
• Coming Nov 9, 2026: digital revision applications in LUN. LUN may be down Nov 6 (5:30 p.m.) to Nov 9 (8 a.m.).

Fees

Fees depend on record type; see the I&P permits pages.

Codes in force

Effective May 25, 2026, the county lists the 2021 IBC, IRC, IECC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IEBC and ISPSC, the 2020 NEC, and 2024 NFPA 1 and 101: AA County building codes.

Turnaround times

No public turnaround dashboard confirmed yet.

Recent changes

See the changes log for dated updates on Anne Arundel County.

Local pros

Official sources

• https://www.aacounty.org/inspections-and-permits (checked Oct 15, 2026)
• https://www.aacounty.org/inspections-and-permits/building-codes (checked Oct 15, 2026)
• https://www.aacounty.org/inspections-and-permits/permits/do-i-need-permit (checked Oct 15, 2026)
• https://labor.maryland.gov/license/mhic/ (checked Oct 15, 2026)