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City of Baltimore Licensing and Permits

This database contains the most typical Baltimore City permits and licenses that a business may require. Other city, state or federal permits or licenses may also be required. For state and federal permits and licenses, visit the Maryland Business License Information System.

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	Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation This site will provide you with the resources to start a business in Maryland. Please note that an electronic government service fee of $3 for eCheck or 3% credit card will be applied to filings with payment processed through Maryland Business Express. Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation will apply an expedited fee to each filing through Maryland Business Express. Twitter Facebook Specialty: Registration, Licenses and Permits	301 W. Preston Street 8th Flr. Baltimore, MD 21201-2395 Phone: (410) 767-1184 Website \| Email
	Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation If you are seeking information about a License in the State of Maryland for your business log on to www.dllr.state.md.us. Twitter Facebook Specialty: Registration, Licenses and Permits	500 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 Website
	Alarm Registration The Baltimore City Code, Police Ordinances Article 19, Subtitle 8, requires an alarm system contractor, monitor and user to register with the Police Commissioner annually. Baltimore Housing manages the False Alarm Reduction Program on behalf of the Baltimore Police Department.	Angela Banks P.O. Box 17283 Baltimore Police Department, False Alarm Reduction Program Baltimore, MD 21297 Phone: (410) 396-3575 Website \| Email
	Amusement Device Registration This license is required for any establishment that wants to operate amusement device games on its premises.	Dawn Cherry 200 Holliday Street First Floor Room 3 - Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 361-9690 Website \| Email
	Auctioneer License This license is required for any person or business to perform auctioneer services.	Dawn Cherry 200 Holliday Street First Floor Room 3 - Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 361-9690 Website \| Email
	Business License Registration Some businesses in Baltimore must have a business license. Click on this profile to view more details on industries impacted.	Dawn Cherry 200 Holliday Street First Floor Room 3 - Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 361-9690 Website \| Email
	Conditional Use Authorization (for Live Entertainment and/or Dancing) A conditional use authorization is required for an establishment that will be using live entertainment and/or dancing. Twitter Facebook	417 E. Fayette Street Room 147 - Baltimore Housing, Office of the Zoning Administrator Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-3237 Website \| Email
	Construction Permit A construction permit and/or use permit is required in Baltimore. Twitter Facebook	417 E. Fayette Street Rm 100 - Baltimore Housing Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-3237 Website \| Email
	Construction Permit Amendment/Extension Information for amending or extending a construction permit. Twitter Facebook	417 E. Fayette Street Rm 100 - Baltimore Housing Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 547-9247 Website \| Email
	Driveway Installation Permit Application to install a driveway.	200 Holliday Street Room 6 - Department of Transportation Baltimore City, Right of Way Permits Section Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-4508 Website \| Email
	Federal Hill Main Street The Baltimore Main Streets program is a neighborhood revitalization program that provides customized support and technical assistance to the City’s commercial corridors. Twitter Facebook	Hillary Chester 42 E. Cross St. Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone: (410) 727-4500 Website \| Email
	Food License Anyone who wishes to sell or distribute food must obtain a food license from the Baltimore City Health Department.	1001 E. Fayette Street Environmental Health, Baltimore City Health Department Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-4424 Website
	Food Service Manager License Each moderate and high priority risk food facilities must employ a certified food manager (CFM) who is licensed with the City Health Department.	1001 E. Fayette Street Bureau of Environmental Health, Baltimore City Health Department Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-4424 Website
	Greater Baltimore Urban League The Greater Baltimore Urban League – Since 1924, we have been helping disadvantaged Marylanders gain access to equal opportunity in employment, education, health care, housing and the civic arena. We encourage you to join the GBUL and take advantage of the many opportunities available to improve the quality of life for you and your community. The Greater Baltimore Urban League, Inc. (GBUL) is one of the local affiliates of the National Urban League– a nonprofit, nonpartisan, multi-ethnic, social service organization. Through direct service delivery, advocacy, referrals, community capacity building, information dissemination and technical assistance, the League accomplishes its mission to improve social and economic conditions and opportunities for African-Americans and other people who face barriers to full participation in American society. Twitter Facebook	Michele Holcombe 512 Orchard St. Raymond V. Haysbert Sr., Center for Entrepreneurship housed in the Greater Baltimore Urban League Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 523-8150 Website \| Email
	Latino Economic Development Center LEDC is a nonprofit organization that equips entrepreneurs and small business owners with capital and technical assistance / LEDC es una organización sin ánimo de lucro que apoya emprendedores y empresarios con asistencia técnica y microcrédito. Facebook	Omar Velasco 10 East North Avenue Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (443) 708-7054 Website \| Email
	Liquor License This license is required if you wish to serve alcohol at your establishment.	231 E. Baltimore St. 6th Floor - Baltimore City Liquor License Board Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-4377 Website \| Email
	Mayor's Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development MWBD serves as the City of Baltimore’s advocate for small, local, minority and women-owned companies including prime contractors, subcontractors, and joint venture partners.	Paul Taylor 100 Holiday Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-3818 Website \| Email
	Minor Privilege Guidelines on what can and cannot be placed outdoors within the public right of way.	200 Holliday Street Room 204 - Department of Transportation, Minor Privilege Section Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-3346 Website \| Email
	Pawnbroker License This license is required for any business that wants to operate as a pawnbroker facility.	200 Holliday Street First Floor Room 3 - Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 361-9690 Website \| Email
	Pigtown Main Street We provide assistance to business owners and commercial property owners along the 700-1300 blocks of Washington Blvd in Historic Pigtown.	Ben Hyman 763 Washington Blvd Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone: (443) 908-7038 Website \| Email
	Retail Business District License This license is required for all retail business establishments located within the ten retail districts.	200 Holliday Street First Floor Room 3 - Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 361-9690 Website \| Email
	SCORE-Greater Baltimore Non Profit aligned with SBA to foster vibrant small Business Communities through mentoring and education.	Baltimore SCORE 10 South Howard St Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (443) 451-7160 Website \| Email
	Simulated Slot Machine License This license is required for any establishment that wants to operate simulated slot machine games on its premises.	200 Holliday Street First Floor Room 3 - Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 361-9690 Website \| Email
	Solid Waste Permit Anyone who wishes to transport waste to the City landfill must obtain a permit from the City Health Department. The type and cost of permit depends on the size and weight of the vehicle.	1001 E. Fayette Street Bureau of Environmental Health, Baltimore City Health Department Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-4428 Website
	Street Vendor License The license is required for anyone wanting to sell food products or merchandise of any kind on any street in Baltimore City.	200 Holliday Street First Floor Room 3 - Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 361-9690 Website \| Email
	Tattooing License Anyone who wishes to maintain, operate, or conduct a tattoo establishment in Baltimore City must obtain a license from the Baltimore City Health Department.	1001 E. Fayette Street Bureau of Environmental Health, Baltimore City Health Department Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-4428 Website
	Temporary Use of Right of Way For builders or citizens temporary use of the right of way includes excavation, scaffolds, dumpsters, fences and parking. Right of Way is any public space such as streets and sidewalks.	200 Holliday Street Room 6 - Department of Transportation, Right of Way Permits Section Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-4508 Website \| Email
	US Commercial Service The U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service is dedicated to helping U.S. companies; especially small and medium-sized enterprises compete and win in the global marketplace.	Paul Matino 300 West Pratt St. Suite 300 Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 962-4539 Website \| Email
	Use and Occupancy Permit A Use & Occupancy permit is required for any newly-constructed structure or addition, to use for any purpose previously vacant land, to make any change in the authorized use of any land structure, or to make a change in a business' ownership. $73 FEE FOR 1-AND 2-FAMILY DWELLINGS $98 FEE FOR ALL OTHER PROPERTIES Twitter Facebook	417 E. Fayette Street Rm 100 - Baltimore Housing Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-3237 Website \| Email
	Wastewater Discharge Permit Any discharge of non-residential waste into the City wastewater system will require a Wastewater Discharge Permit.	8201 Eastern Boulevard Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water and Wastewater, Pollution Control Section Baltimore, MD 21224 Phone: (410) 396-9695 Website \| Email
	Will Holmes Consulting WHC Will Holmes Consulting is a MBE certified, business management and technology consulting firm with offices in Baltimore, Maryland and Los Angeles, California. We develop technology, training, marketing and business process solutions for government agencies, non-profit organizations, universities and new and growing companies in North America, Africa and Asia. Facebook LinkedIn	Will Holmes 622 S. Broadway Baltimore, MD 21231 Phone: (410) 914-7730 Website \| Email