Grading
Application Forms for Grading Permits
- Application for Grading Exemption (PDF) (if grading area less than 5,000 square feet)
- Application for Grading Permit (PDF) (if grading area more than 5,000 square feet)
- Engineer's Signature Waiver Form (PDF) (if requesting a waiver of a licensed Engineer's signature on the grading application)
Note to Applicants
Separate permits and inspections are required for plumbing and electrical work, and building. 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 Grading Permit Fees
| Fee Description | Fee | Department Assessing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Grading Permit | $75.00 | I&P |
| Grading Permit | $125.00 | SCS |
| Grading Exemption | $0 | I&P |
Grading Bonds
| Bond Description | Bond | Department Assessing Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Grading Bond (required when the grading permit is not accompanied by a building permit) | Determined by Project Management Division | PM |
| County Road Access Permit Bond (without construction of primary residence, valley gutter) | 125% of an approved cost estimate | PW/ENG |
| Site Completion Bond | Required at the discretion of the grading inspectors; determined by Project Management Division and the Engineering Bureau prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy | PM |
Residential Grading Permit Fees
| Fee Description | Fee | Department Assessing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Grading Permit | $75.00 | I&P |
| Grading Permit | $125.00 | SCS |
| Grading Exemption | $0 | I&P |
Grading Bonds
| Bond Description | Bond | Department Assessing Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Grading Bond (required when the grading permit is not accompanied by a building permit) | Determined by Project Management Division | PM |
| County Road Access Permit Bond (without construction of primary residence, valley gutter) | $300 | PW/ENG |
| County Road Access Permit Bond (with construction of primary residence, culvert) | $800 | PW/ENG |
| Stabilization Bond | Required at the discretion of the grading inspectors; determined by Project Management Division prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy | PM |