Interior Alteration - Residential

Altering in any way the interior space of a structure which includes demolition, addition, improvement or renovation of the structure.  Interior alterations shall be built in accordance with County Building Codes.

County Projects

Required Permit Applications and Forms

Requirement More Information Link(s)
Building Permit Residential Interior Alteration construction requires a Building permit. Building permit
Electrical Permit Residential Interior Alteration electrical work requires an Electrical permit submitted by a licensed master electrician. Electrical permit
Plumbing-Gas Permit Residential Interior Alteration plumbing and/or gas work requires a Plumbing-Gas permit submitted by a licensed master plumber. Plumbing-Gas permit
Historic Permit Residential Interior Alterations where the property is a designated Calvert County Historic District require a Historic Area Work permit. Historic Area Work permit, HAWP Instructions
Environmental Health Department Review Properties served by well and/or septic will require an Environmental Health (EH) Department review. A Site Evaluation application (percolation testing), and a Sanitary Construction permit application may be required based on the scope of work. If the permit involves construction of an exterior structure, please see item 8 on the attached Building permit FAQ page for setback requirements.

Please note that by submitting a building permit application our office is granted permission to conduct site visit(s) as necessary at our discretion to facilitate the review of the project. If you need assistance locating the well and/or septic systems, you may fill out a Public Information Request Form to obtain the property's file.
- Building Permit FAQ

Plan Submittal Requirements

The following information must be submitted with applicable permit application(s):

Fees

Licensing

If the applicant is contracting a builder, they need a Licensed Contractor. If they are building it themselves, they do not need a Licensed Contractor. Check to see if an individual or business is licensed before they do business for you.

Other Potential Requirements

Requirement More Information Link
Beach Application Approval IF the property is located in the town limits of Chesapeake Beach or North Beach, a Beach Application Approval is required to be submitted with the Building Permit Package. Chesapeake Beach

North Beach
Property Owner's Association / Home Owner's Association Approval IF the property has a Property Owner's Association (POA) or Home Owner's Association (HOA), POA/HOA approval may be required prior to construction. Property owners should consult their POA/HOA. N/A