Building Permit — Baltimore City (DHCD e-Permits)
Baltimore restaurant build-outs require DHCD building permits (via the e-Permits system) before construction.
What it is. The building permit(s) for restaurant construction and interior/exterior alterations — including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work — issued by the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) under the Building, Fire, and Related Codes of Baltimore City.
Who issues it. Baltimore City — Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD), Permits & Code Enforcement (City layer). Permits are processed online via the E-Permits system.
When you need it. Before construction/alteration. The Health Department plan review supervisor can advise whether your modifications also require a building permit.
How to apply. Apply through the DHCD e-Permits (Accela) portal; obtain trade sub-permits; pass inspections.
Fees. Per the DHCD fee schedule — see source (⟢ VERIFY).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- Baltimore City DHCD — Building Permits — https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov/pi/permits — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.