Change of Contractor on an Existing Permit

ON THIS PAGE YOU WILL LEARN:

When would you need to change the contractor on your permit
What documents are required to change the contractor on a permit
How to change the contractor on a permit
How much does it cost to change the contractor on a permit
And more!

When is this required? If you decide to fire the contractor whose license number was used to acquire the original permit, you must update the contractor’s information in Baltimore City’s database.

Criteria for Approval: Must have an existing expired building permit (or active)

Required Supporting Documents: None required

Fees:

To add or change a contractor, the charge is $25 per application.

How to Apply:

Make an account on epermits: https://cels.baltimorehousing.org/permit/Account_Setup_01.aspx
Log onto your account: https://cels.baltimorehousing.org/permit/Account_Login.aspx
Click “add application” & Acknowledge the statement
For the permit category, select: “Permit extension/Change(or Add) contractor (requires original permit number)”
Continue to complete the project information page as if you are re-applying for the same exact permit and click continue.
On the “Step 1” page, enter the property address, and enter the original permit number, click the verify button for both, and then click next.
On the “Step 2” page, select “Change Contractor”, and then click next
Complete the “Step 3” page by adding your contractor, then click submit

Approval Timeline:

About 1-2 business days. (sometimes within hours of submission)

Department Contact Info:

Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development

Phone: 443-984-1809

Email: dhcd.permits@baltimorecity.gov

Additional Information:

You can not fire your engineer or architect mid-project while still using their plans. Although you have paid for the plans to be generated, the engineer or architect, they still retain ownership over the rights to the plans. Alternatively, you can not use their plans or details on future projects without their permission.