Commercial Structures

Application Forms for Commercial Structures

New Structures

Commercial Accessory Structures, Additions and Renovations

MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO SCOPE OF ACCESSORY, ADDITION, AND/OR RENOVATION:

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.

Commercial Permit Fees

Fee DescriptionFeeDepartment Assessing Fee
Commercial Permit – New Build$450.00 for 10 inspectionsI&P
Commercial Permit – White Box$150.00I&P
Commercial Permit – Tenant Fit-Out$150.00I&P
Additional Inspections
$30.00 per inspectionI&P

Commercial Excise Fees

Type of Commercial Structure or Unit TypeSchool Excise Tax Fund
Recreation Excise Tax Fund
Road Excise Tax Fund
Solid Waste Fund
Commercial, Industrial, InstitutionalN/A
N/AN/A$0.11 per square foot of gross floor space

Payment of Commercial Excise Fees

Type of Commercial Structure or Unit TypeTotal FeeDue at Permit Issuance
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional$0.11 per square foot of gross floor space$0.11 per square foot of gross floor space