Do You Need a Roofing Permit in Baltimore?
Often no
Baltimore's list of work exempt from permit for one- and two-family homes includes replacing roof shingles and replacing roof tarring. Structural roof work, such as replacing rafters or decking, is an alteration and needs a permit.
Baltimore Roofing Permits at a Glance
- Permits, last 12 months
- 2,090
- Issued, last 30 days
- 179
- Median application to issue
- Not published
- Median declared job value
- $25,000
- Issuing office
- Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)
- Rule last checked
- October 30, 2026
Permits Issued per Month
Counts are approximate: we match permit types and descriptions to roofing work. Data from Open Baltimore: DHCD Permits, refreshed October 30, 2026.
What Baltimore's Rules Say
- Exempt for 1–2 family homes: replacing roof shingles.
- Exempt: replacing roof tarring.
- Structural alterations require a building permit.
Baltimore Roofing Permit Fees
We have not verified Baltimore's fee for this work from an official fee schedule yet, so we don't quote one. The Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) sets the fee when you apply.
Busiest Areas for Roofing Permits
| Neighborhood | Permits (12 mo) |
|---|---|
| Poppleton | 170 |
| Broadway East | 97 |
| Canton | 78 |
| Riverside | 55 |
| Mondawmin | 53 |
| Harlem Park | 49 |
How to Get a Roofing Permit in Baltimore
- Confirm the rule for your exact job on the official page cited above. Size, height, structure and location (historic district, floodplain) can change the answer.
- Choose who applies. Many permits here must be pulled by a licensed contractor; ask any contractor to name the license they will use.
- Apply with the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) through the official department website.
- Schedule inspections as the permit requires, and keep the final approval with your house records.
Recent Baltimore Roofing Permits
| Issued | Address | Work |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 2201 Druid Hill | Scope of work: complete Alteration. (category II Interior Demolition through-out) Nonstructural framing install R21 wall |
| 2026-10-28 | 1235 N Ellwood | remove and replace existing gutters. remove and replace roof with epdm roof. remove and replace front soffit and facia o |
| 2026-10-28 | 3001 S Hanover | ***** RENOVATION OF EXISTING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND RELATED SPACES WITHIN THE EXISTING MEDSTAR HARBOR HOSPITAL CAMPUS. |
| 2026-10-28 | 3407 Wilkens | ***** THE NUCLEAR CAMERA REPLACEMENT PROJECT CONSISTS OF TARGETED RENOVATIONS WITHIN THE EXISTING NUCLEAR CAMERA IMAGING |
| 2026-10-28 | 4217 Moravia | skim back extisting concrete pad with top coating top and bond white in color made smoother install 1 window same size a |
| 2026-10-28 | 812 E North | Interior and exterior renovation to SFD. 1. Proposed Exterior Work ? Roofing: Installation of a flat roof truss system a |
| 2026-10-28 | 10 S Highland | moving mini split from the roof to side of building |
| 2026-10-27 | 1420 Pennsylvania | (84 units) Units 101-104, 201-204, 301-304 at 1001, 1011, 1021, 1410, 1420, 1430 Pennsylvania Ave and 600 W Lafayette Av |
| 2026-10-27 | 1334 W Lombard | SCOPE OF WORK: ----- Interior Alterations ----- - INTERIOR DEMOLITION (CATEGORY I): - RENOVATE KITCHEN, NEW HARDWOOD FLO |
| 2026-10-27 | 2150 Boyd | Install 6 windows same size and location Install 5 doors same size and locations Install new R21 insulation to perimeter |
Addresses and work descriptions as published by the city. Owner names and phone numbers are removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a roofing permit in Baltimore?
Often no. Baltimore's list of work exempt from permit for one- and two-family homes includes replacing roof shingles and replacing roof tarring. Structural roof work, such as replacing rafters or decking, is an alteration and needs a permit.
How many roofing permits does Baltimore issue?
Baltimore issued 2,090 permits matching roofing work between October 30, 2025 and October 30, 2026, about 174 a month. The busiest month was Sep 2026 with 209.
How much does a roofing permit cost in Baltimore?
We have not yet verified Baltimore's fee for this work from an official fee schedule, so we do not quote one. The fee is set by the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) when you apply.
How long does it take to get a roofing permit in Baltimore?
Baltimore's open data for these records does not include usable application dates, so we cannot calculate a processing time. Ask the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) for current timelines.
Who issues roofing permits in Baltimore?
The Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD).
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Sources
Official sources checked on . Rules change; confirm with the department before you start work.
- Baltimore DHCD: Work Exempt from Permit (linked above) (baltimorecity.gov)
- Baltimore Building Code §105 (Permits) (codes.baltimorecity.gov)