Permits & licensing in Maryland local government
What Maryland city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
472 Maryland meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maryland with the most permits & licensing activity
- Oxford, MD (54)
- Kent County, MD (43)
- Caroline County, MD (35)
- College Park, MD (28)
- Allegany County, MD (23)
- Prince George's County, MD (22)
- Leonardtown, MD (20)
- Cecil County, MD (19)
- Talbot County, MD (19)
- Hyattsville, MD (17)
- Cambridge, MD (16)
- Howard County, MD (12)
Latest matching meetings
Board to review landings enforcement, mooring permits, and water taxi docking
The Kent County Public Landings and Facilities Board will meet to approve minutes from the June 2026 meeting and discuss enforcement of landings warnings and citations. The board will also consider renewing 2026 mooring buoy permits and review proposals for the Outlet at Buck Neck and Rock Hall water taxi docking at…
Board votes on two new liquor licenses and two transfers at Frederick County hearing
The Frederick County Liquor Board will decide on a violation for Fajita Grande and review four license applications. Two new Class B on-sale licenses are requested for Diablo Bar and Chun, while two Class A off-sale licenses are being transferred to Heritage Spirits and Hillcrest Wine and Spirits. Staff will also…
Board of Electricians to discuss GFCI exception, solar mandate, low-voltage test
The Cecil County Board of Electricians is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, then discuss new business including the expiration of a GFCI exception for listed HVAC equipment, a state mandate on rooftop solar, and an update on the low-voltage test. Old business includes MUELEC membership. The meeting is largely…
Commissioners to consider charter amendments, contracts, and appointments
The Commissioners of Oxford will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including introducing a resolution to amend the town charter regarding voter registration and candidate filing deadlines, reappointing members to boards, and authorizing contracts for software, inspections, and electrical work. The…
Liquor Board to consider two special beer/wine licenses for Chamber events
The Allegany County Board of License Commissioners will meet to review minutes, consider two special Class 'C' beer and wine license applications from the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce for upcoming events, and discuss compliance checks. The agenda includes routine items such as old business, new business, and…
Liquor Board hears applications for new license and drive-thru expansion
The Queen Anne's County Board of License Commissioners will hold a public hearing on two liquor license applications. One request is for a new Class B license for a business named The Ordinary, and the other is to expand an existing Class A license for Bull Pen to include a drive-thru window. The hearing is scheduled…
Liquor board to finalize recurring temporary license rules and sign off on events
The Caroline County Board of License Commissioners is meeting to finalize rules for three-year recurring one-day temporary alcoholic beverage licenses and temporary extensions of licensed premises for annual and multiple events. The board will also sign previously approved recurring event and premise extension…
Liquor board to hear violation case against Captain Ron's bar
The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners will hold a violation hearing for Captain Ron's, a Class B-19 license holder, over an alleged prohibited activity on January 9-10, 2026. The board will also discuss proposed changes to Class B restaurant licenses, review special event permits, and hear a Stay Alert…
Planning Commission reviews permits, occupancy, and tree removals
The Oxford Planning Commission is meeting to review and decide on various use/occupancy applications, building permits, utility applications, and tree removal requests. The agenda includes several residential projects, such as additions, remodels, and new structures, along with a variance request for a shed setback…
Committee to vote on rental housing safety and eviction property rules
The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a voting session on two items: a bill requiring landlords to retain evicted tenants' property for a specified period and provide notice, and the Rental Dwelling Health and Safety Enforcement Act, which updates rental licensing, penalties, and enforcement. No…
Kent County Commissioners to consider hazard mitigation plan, solar project, and liquor licenses
The Kent County Commissioners will hold a regular session on August 25, 2026, covering consent items, appointments, and department updates. They will consider adopting the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan, a Verizon lease for the Worton Water Tower, a yard waste grinding contract, and a preliminary report for a Certificate…
Plumbing/HVAC Board to review July minutes and discuss HVAC rules
The Queen Anne's County Plumbing/HVAC Board will meet in person to review the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes, receive a clerk's update, and discuss HVAC-related matters. The agenda includes only routine items; no major decisions or public hearings are listed.
Cambridge HPC to review 8 property alteration requests
The Cambridge Historic Preservation Commission will hold an in-person meeting to review several applications for changes to historic properties, including window replacements, siding, fencing, and porch repairs. The agenda includes a consent agenda for three minor items and new business for five more substantial…
Cecil County Plumbing Board to review code updates and venting standards
The Cecil County Plumbing Board will meet to discuss updates to plumbing codes, including the use of 2021 IPC and IFGC standards, and review recommendations for amendments. The board will also hold an open discussion on common venting practices from a previous meeting.
Liquor Board to hear special event license and three violation cases
The Allegany County Liquor Board will hold hearings on a special Class 'C' beer license for the Western Maryland Street Rod Association at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, and will address three liquor license violations. The board will also discuss operating hours for The Beach Club and a letter from the Cresaptown…
Board to revisit improperly approved pier permit for 5023 Hels Half Acre
The Oxford Board of Port Wardens will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily to address legal review findings that the July 16, 2026 approval of a pier and boat lift permit for 5023 Hels Half Acre was improper because moving the grandfathered boat lift violates Town Code. The board will also review a permit…
County Commissioners to hold liquor license hearing for Pop's Chesapeake Smokehouse
The Kent County Commissioners are meeting in a legislative session that includes a public hearing on an alcoholic beverage license for DKD LLC, dba Pop's Chesapeake Smokehouse, along with consent items, appointments, and department requests. The board will also consider resolutions and reports on various county…
Board hears requests for new and expanded alcohol licenses in Columbia and Ellicott City
The Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on August 25, 2026, to review two license applications. One request seeks to expand an existing package store in Columbia, while the other seeks a new license for a restaurant in Ellicott City. The hearing will be held in person and via WebEx.
Board to review 8 waterfront construction permits, deny one pier extension
The Board of Port Wardens will consider eight applications (PW 26-036 through PW 26-043) for bulkhead replacements, docks, boat lifts, and dredging at various Ocean City properties. Staff recommends approval for most, but recommends denial of the pier extension at 312 Talbot Street for exceeding code. The board will…
Council to review sludge hauling contract, liquor license, parking fee request
The Leonardtown Town Council is meeting to review routine reports and act on several administrative items. Key actions include renewing the Synagro sludge hauling contract, considering a letter of support for a liquor license, and reviewing a parking fee in lieu request. The council will also receive updates on the…
July 2026 building permits: grading, solar, commercial U&O, and more
This is the Planning and Zoning end-of-month report for July 2026, listing building permits issued by the Town of Leonardtown. It includes residential and commercial permits, such as a large grading permit, solar installations, and commercial use and occupancy permits. The report is administrative and does not include…
Planning Commission reviews status of 20+ development projects in Leonardtown
The Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission will review the monthly status report for August 2026, covering projects in concept, design, and construction stages. The report includes updates on residential subdivisions, commercial projects, and infrastructure improvements. No new decisions are on the agenda; it is a…
Electrical board to review permits, MOU, exam questions
The Wicomico County Board of Electrical Examiners is meeting to approve minutes, discuss electrical permits including a City of Salisbury update on a draft MOU, and hear an update on potential examination questions. Public and board member comments are listed with no action required. The agenda is mostly routine, with…
Liquor board to hear five special event license requests and one transfer
The Allegany County Liquor Board will consider five Special Class "C" licenses for events including a fire company reunion, a hospital foundation golf tournament, a cash bash, and a Salvation Army festival. The board will also vote on transferring a Class "D" yearly license for Niner's Canal Pub in Cumberland to new…
Liquor board to review new license for The Ordinary in Centreville
The Queen Anne's County Board of License Commissioners will meet to consider special/temporary licenses for two events, approve the July 2026 minutes and liquor inspector report, and review an application for a new Class 'B' Beer, Wine & Liquor License for The Ordinary at 122 N. Commerce St. in Centreville. The agenda…
Council to review sludge hauling contract, liquor license, parking fee request
The Leonardtown Town Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss routine reports and several action items. Key items include renewing the Synagro sludge hauling contract, a liquor license letter of support for Fenwick Inn, and a parking fee in lieu request for Park Avenue Apartments. The agenda is…
Liquor board to consider new license, transfer, and rooftop bar change
The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners will hold a public hearing on July 29, 2026, to decide on several license actions. Items include a change of mode of operation for Unwined on the Water to add a rooftop bar, a new Class B license for Vietri's Italian Market, and a transfer/reclassification of State Line…
Planning Commission to review building and utility permit applications
The Town of Oxford Planning Commission will meet to review several building permit applications and utility requests. The commission will also consider the meeting minutes from June 30th.
Commission reviews building expansions and demolitions in historic districts
The Historic District Commission will review four applications for exterior modifications to properties. These include requests for siding replacement, signage, a structure demolition, and a building expansion.
Finance Committee to consider updating FY2027 fees for parking, moorings, licenses
The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on R-29-26, which updates the Fiscal Year 2027 fee schedule for city-owned parking facilities, metered spaces, rental operating licenses, moorings, and alcoholic beverage licenses. The committee will also approve the minutes from the July 15, 2026 regular meeting.
Mayor and Council to discuss ranked-choice voting and election dates
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss potential changes to the town's election system and calendar. The body will also receive updates on a business alcohol license and resident feedback regarding Cheverly Station Apartments.
Board to consider temporary liquor licenses for several community events
The Caroline County Board of License Commissioners will review applications for temporary liquor licenses. The agenda lists five one‑day events in Ridgely, Greensboro, and Denton that seek approval. The board will decide whether to grant each license during the July 22 meeting.
Public hearing on 3 alcohol license applications including Ledo Pizza, House of India, and JS Brewery
The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board holds a hybrid public hearing to consider three alcohol license applications: a new Class B beer, wine & liquor license for DSMS Pizza, LLC (Ledo Pizza Clarksville) at 6030 Daybreak Circle; a transfer of an existing Class B license for Trinity Hub, LLC (House of…
Council to adopt resolution creating National Harbor Extraordinary Development District
The Prince George's County Council will consider several resolutions and bills, including a resolution to designate the National Harbor area as an Extraordinary Development District. It will also adopt fee schedules for the Permanent Rent Stabilization program and consider legislation on quiet landscaping equipment…
Council considers $531,480 FAA grant for air traffic control tower equipment
The council will vote on a resolution to amend the FY 2027 capital budget to accept a $531,480 Federal Aviation Administration grant for the Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment Project. It will also consider reappointments to the Board of Library Trustees, a settlement of an opioid lawsuit against Indivior, and a…
County Commissioners will award the Rock Hall Dredging tipping‑fees contract
The July 21 meeting includes consent items to approve minutes, renew a Microsoft volume licensing agreement, and approve a FY2027 vehicle order. A public hearing will be held on the Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission. Department updates cover open‑space program funding, an emergency‑management grant award, a…
P&Z to review Park Avenue Apartments expansion concept plan
The Leonardtown Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a concept site development plan for the Park Avenue Apartments at 41665 Fenwick Street, proposing to renovate and add a second story. The commission will also review the minutes from the June 15 meeting, hear the town administrator's report, and review monthly…
HDC to review fence, driveway, and material changes in Oxford
The Oxford Historic District Commission will meet to review applications for fence replacements, driveway material changes, and other exterior modifications. The body will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
Cheverly Mayor and Council to discuss voting changes and local business licenses
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss ranked-choice voting and a potential charter amendment to change the election date. The body will also receive briefings on alcohol and entertainment licenses for local businesses and updates on the Cheverly Station Apartments.
Oxford Board of Port Wardens to nominate new Chairperson
The Board of Port Wardens will meet to nominate a new Chairperson and review several waterfront permits. The board will also discuss auxiliary floats and shoreline change permits.