City of Baltimore Licensing and Permits
This links below contain 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.
Alarm Registration
Angela Banks
Phone: (410) 396-3575
Website
P.O. Box 17283
Baltimore Police Department, False Alarm Reduction Program
Baltimore, MD 21297
Amusement Device Registration
Dawn Cherry
Phone: (410) 361-9690
Website
200 Holliday Street
First Floor Room 3 - Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit
Baltimore, MD 21202
Auctioneer License, Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit
Dawn Cherry
Phone: (410) 361-9690
Website
200 Holliday Street, Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit
Room 3
Baltimore, MD 21202
Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center
Business License Registration
Dawn Cherry
Phone: (410) 361-9690
Website
200 Holliday Street
First Floor Room 3 - Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit
Baltimore, MD 21202
Conditional Use Authorization (for Live Entertainment and/or Dancing)
Phone: (410) 396-3237
Website
417 E. Fayette Street
Room 147 - Baltimore Housing, Office of the Zoning Administrator
Baltimore, MD 21202
Construction Permit
Construction Permit Amendment/Extension
Department of Public Works - Boards and Commissions
The Office of Boards and Commissions prequalifies all construction contractors and design consultants intending to perform contracts with the City of Baltimore that exceed $25,000.00
Driveway Installation Permit
Phone: (410) 396-4508
Website
200 Holliday Street
Room 6 - Department of Transportation Baltimore City, Right of Way Permits Section
Baltimore, MD 21202
Food License
https://health.baltimorecity.gov/environmental-health/food-facilities
Phone: (410) 396-4424
Website
1001 E. Fayette Street
Environmental Health, Baltimore City Health Department
Baltimore, MD 21202
Food Service Manager License
Phone: (410) 396-4424
Website
1001 E. Fayette Street
Bureau of Environmental Health, Baltimore City Health Department
Baltimore, MD 21202
Liquor License
Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation
Real property is reassessed on a three-year cycle by reviewing one-third of all property in Maryland every year. The review includes an exterior physical inspection of the property. The Real Property Valuation Division participates in all appeals court proceedings where assessment questions are involved.
Assessments are certified by the Department to local governments where they are converted into property tax bills by applying the appropriate property tax rates. An assessment is based on an appraisal of the fair market value of the property. An appraisal is an estimate of value. There are three accepted approaches to market value: (1) the sales approach; (2) the cost approach; (3) the income approach. While differing in the method of calculation each approach is designed to indicate the property’s fair market value. The property tax is primarily a local government revenue. Counties and cities depend on the property tax and a portion of the income tax to make up their budgets.
Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
Maryland Department of Labor/Maryland Occupational Safety and Health
Minor Privilege
Phone: (410) 396-3346
Website
200 Holliday Street
Room 204 - Department of Transportation, Minor Privilege Section
Baltimore, MD 21202
Pawnbroker License
Phone: (410) 361-9690
Website
200 Holliday Street
First Floor Room 3 - Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit
Baltimore, MD 21202
Retail Business District License
Phone: (410) 361-9690
Website
200 Holliday Street
First Floor Room 3 - Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit
Baltimore, MD 21202
Simulated Slot Machine License
Phone: (410) 361-9690
Website
200 Holliday Street
First Floor Room 3 - Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue Collections, Miscellaneous Tax/License Unit
Baltimore, MD 21202
Solid Waste Permit
Phone: (410) 396-4428
Website
1001 E. Fayette Street
Bureau of Environmental Health, Baltimore City Health Department
Baltimore, MD 21202
Street Vendor License
https://transportation.baltimorecity.gov/street-mobile-vending
City of Baltimore Department of Transportation Right of Way Services Division
Phone: (410) 396-1916
Website
Special Events and Street Vendors Section
The Councilman Harry S. Cummings Building
Baltimore, MD 21202
Tattooing License
Phone: (410) 396-4428
Website
1001 E. Fayette Street
Bureau of Environmental Health, Baltimore City Health Department
Baltimore, MD 21202
Temporary Use of Right of Way
Phone: (410) 396-4508
Website
200 Holliday Street
Room 6 - Department of Transportation, Right of Way Permits Section
Baltimore, MD 21202
Use and Occupancy Permit
$73 FEE FOR 1-AND 2-FAMILY DWELLINGS
$98 FEE FOR ALL OTHER PROPERTIES
Wastewater Discharge Permit
Phone: (410) 396-9695
Website
8201 Eastern Boulevard
Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water and Wastewater, Pollution Control Section
Baltimore, MD 21224
