What renovations require a permit in Baltimore Co

Question

I am looking to do minor renovations myself without using a contractor for a rental property in Baltimore County.  Specifically, do I need a permit to replace carpet/vinyl flooring with hardwood or a bathroom renovation with no structural updates ie ripping everything out and building back up with existing layout

I have done this in my primary residences but I've never done this on a rental property and can't find any documentation on the baltimore county website on whether I need a permit for these or not.

James Peters · Answer

hi

As an investor a small project like that I would play the game of risk and avoid the permit man. Baltimore County is more lenient than the City.
see the link for a description of what needs a permit technically
https://resources.baltimorecou...

Jack Seiden · Answer

I can’t speak for Baltimore county specifically, But generally carper and floor no permit required, but given you will almost certainly be dealing with some plumbing changes I’d pull a permit for the bathroom, it’s probably minor cost of a few hundred dollars.

Bruce Woodruff · Answer

Bathroom yes. Electrical/plumbing/shower cement board & vapor barrier.....

Malkia Ra · Answer

Fellow Maryland investor here.

You should not require a permit for anything you've mentioned.

If you're not making any structural changes nor making any major electrical or plumbing modifications, your job is more along the lines of "upgrading" (no permit) rather than "renovating" (permit needed).

You could always call the county's permitting department.

Anthony G Fontana · Answer

Thank you all.  Yea this is my first investment property so new to the game.  This is very helpful

What renovations require a permit in Baltimore Co

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