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Building Permits in Ocean City, Maryland

Part of Worcester County.

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

Where to apply

Permits in Ocean City are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Worcester County handles applications.

Permit guides