PERMIT e-book
Self-paced course with all the info you need to submit your building permit application.
Montgomery County Building Permit eBook
You know how to design and draw a residential project. You just don't have a ton of experience in Montgomery County, MD.
You could hire me to mark up your plans and file the permits for you, or you could learn everything in this eBook!
Who is this for?
Architects, engineers, draftspersons, other professional designers and maybe some super-motivated homeowners.
This book distills my decade of experience into 40+ pages with detailed guidance on the technical drawing required for residential building permit applications in Montgomery County, MD. You should be able to produce and stamp your own drawings.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT GUIDANCE
Download a free sample of this eBook. The full 40+ page PDF includes detailed guidance on the various permits you will need for your residential addition or alteration project.
REQUIRED DRAWINGS FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS
A complete list of the various drawings and additional documents you'll need and exactly what information needs to be provided to the County
- Cover Sheet
- Zoning Drawings
- Architectural Drawings
- Structural Drawings
- Mechanical Drawings
- Energy Efficiency Compliance Form and how to meet the 2021 Energy Efficiency Code
- HVAC system design
SECONDARY PERMITS
Guidance on what Secondary Permits may be required and how to complete the various for these permits.
- Drainage Review, including how to design Stormwater Management with Dry Wells
- Sediment Control as a Small Land Disturbing Activity
- Right-of-Way Restoration
- Demolition Permits
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Basic guidance on some common projects and situations
- Variances
- Deck Permits (easy!)
- Accessory Structures
HOW TO APPLY FOR A MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT
Step-by-step instructions, with pictures, for how to apply for your residential addition permit in Montgomery County. What information you'll need, what permits to apply for and more!
NEED MORE SUPPORT?
PLAN REVIEW SERVICE
I'll mark up your plans for you with code and technical guidance specific to your project. All the stuff I cover in the eBook, except marked up on your own drawings for the specific conditions of your own project.
CUSTOM DESIGN
Work directly with me from concept through construction of your addition, renovation or new construction home (or ADU!). Check out my architecture design process page to learn more, or book a free consult to discuss your project.