Permitting a commercial project in Baltimore can be a complicated, time-consuming process — especially with zoning overlays, historic preservation reviews, and multiple agency sign-offs. Whether you’re a contractor, architect, or property owner, our Baltimore permit expediters help you avoid delays and get your project approved on schedule.
We work directly with the Baltimore Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) and the Department of Planning to move your project through the system — quickly, accurately, and with fewer headaches.
Our team can manage the pick up and drop off of permit applications, comments and ready to issue permits — so your team can stay focused on the job.
Permit Place custom due diligence reports contain answers to important questions about costs, timeframes, and potential issues you’ll face. Confidently make decisions and prepare for smooth plan reviews and approvals.
From pre-application planning to zoning clearance, plan submission, and final approvals, we manage the full permitting process. We coordinate with DHCD, Zoning Review, Fire Prevention, and the Planning Commission — so you don’t have to.
We’ve helped secure permits for restaurants, retailers, healthcare facilities, and mixed-use developments across Baltimore — from Fells Point to Charles Village and beyond. We know what triggers a public hearing, what qualifies for over-the-counter review, and how to avoid resubmittals.
Our team works directly with Baltimore’s Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD), Zoning Administrator, and Department of Planning. Whether you're working in a zoning overlay district or a historic neighborhood, we know the right path to approval.
Stay up to date at every stage of the process. Our permit portal gives you real-time project visibility, and your dedicated account manager is always available to provide updates or escalate as needed.
We reduce turnaround times by submitting complete, accurate applications, proactively managing comments, and maintaining strong relationships with city reviewers. Our local knowledge helps keep your project on track.
Tired of the back-and-forth with city permitting? Let our Baltimore expediters manage the entire process — so you can move from plans to build with confidence.
Our Baltimore permit expediters handle every part of the process — from research to final approvals.
We’ve helped hundreds of companies streamline their permit approvals in Baltimore and across the country.
It depends on the project type. Basic trade permits may be issued in a few days, while commercial building permits requiring full plan review or historic approvals can take several weeks. We’ll help you set expectations and keep things moving.
Yes, Baltimore has an expedited permit review program called “Fast Track” for certain types of projects. This program is available for projects like commercial tenant fit-outs or minor alterations, especially when plans don’t require referrals to agencies other than the Fire Department. The city also offers a third-party plan review option to expedite the review process for certain development projects.
Yes — Permit Place is a national commercial permit expediting firm. We support projects throughout Maryland and across the country, giving clients a single partner for multi-location rollouts or regional builds.
We’d love to learn more about your upcoming Baltimore projects and discuss how our experts can help.
