The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services raised its permitting and licensing fees by 15 percent effective July 1, 2026, marking the first fee adjustment in seven years. The department's FY27 operating budget exceeds $50 million and supports 255 full-time employees. The increase affects commercial, electrical, fire code compliance, residential, right-of-way, stormwater, and other permit categories.
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Source: Montgomery County, MD, “Constructive Comments — July 2026”, received Jul 1, 2026.
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