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Building Permits in Dorchester County, Maryland

We have not yet verified rules published by Dorchester County itself. Below are the Maryland rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Dorchester County issues building permits for unincorporated areas; cities inside the county usually run their own permit offices.

Permit guides