Do you offer reciprocity for licenses issued in a different jurisdiction? If sub-contractors are licensed - do I need a license? I am a non-profit organization — do I need a license? I build condominiums - or - town homes for sale - do I need a license? I am building a home for a friend — do I need a license? I am building a house for myself — do I need a license? I own the land and I want to build a new home for my family and myself — do I need a license?
I am going to build a new home, but a realtor will sell the home - do I need a license? I have already built the house — how do I get a retroactive license? What warranties must I give to the home buyer? How are the fees established? If you build without a license what are the penalties? What experience do I need to get a license? Back to Top What documents do I need to provide in order to get a license?
Application, three 3 material supplier references, a bank reference, Certificate of Registration for Liability Insurance and Worker's Compensation, detailed description of building experience, and copy of other relevant licenses. All documents must be in the name of the license applicant. You must establish credit accounts at three 3 building material supplier businesses. However, we do encourage applicants to provide the Board with copies of any current licenses.
Yes, if you plan to build in Montgomery County. The General Contractor's License does not apply to construction of residential homes. Yes, if you plan to build new homes in Montgomery County. An MHIC license only allows you to perform home improvements. Yes, any person acting as prime contractor to construct a new home for another person must be licensed.
Back to Top I am a non-profit organization — do I need a license? Yes, non-profit organizations are not exempt from Chapter 31C. Back to Top I build condominiums - or - town homes for sale - do I need a license? Yes, any construction of new homes is covered by Chapter 31C. Back to Top I am building a home for a friend — do I need a license?
Yes, a license is needed when building a new home for another person. Back to Top I am building a house for myself — do I need a license? No, as long you establish residency in the home, intend to live in the home, intend to act as the general contractor and sign an affidavit attesting that you are building the home for yourself. Probably not. Certain remodels and renovations could trigger the new home builder statute.
For general renovations, you would need to be licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission. For more information on the MHIC license, please call Back to Top I am going to build a new home, but a realtor will sell the home - do I need a license?
Yes, a license is needed if the new home is constructed for the purpose of sale to a purchaser. Back to Top I have already built the house — how do I get a retroactive license? Constructing a new home for sale without a Building Contractor's license issued by Montgomery County is illegal.
Thus, you must apply for the license and meet all the requirements under Montgomery County Code Chapter 31C. No, but a written explanation is required. Back to Top What warranties must I give to the buyer? The OCP has provided a brochure with sample langauge for ease of reference which you can find by clicking here. Back to Top What is the cost of a license? Back to Top How are the fees established?
The County Executive establishes licensing fees. Back to Top If you build without a license what are the penalties? Several Montgomery County departments and offices interact with the business community.
Per Maryland Code - Business Regulation - Title 17 - Miscellaneous State Business Licenses Subtitle 6 - a construction license is required for businesses that pave or curb a sidewalk, street, or other public or private property; excavate earth, rock, or other material for a foundation or other purpose; or do work on or in a building or other structure that requires the use of a building material, including: paint; stone; brick; mortar; wood; cement; structural iron; structural steel; sheet iron; galvanized iron; metallic piping; tin; lead; electric wiring; or any other metal.
Effective July 1, , all electrical licenses are issued by the State of Maryland. New Home Builders — builders as defined by Chapter 31C who construct new homes, condominium unit contained within a building of four stories or less, or act in the capacity of a general contractor for such building projects.
Note, if a parent company is licensed, that does not mean that subsidiaries who are also builders under the statute can avoid licensure. Secondhand Personal Property — dealers in secondhand personal property e. Sewage Sludge Utilization License — obtained by any person or company engaged in the business of cleaning and emptying septic tanks, holding tanks, privies or other sewage disposal facilities.
Taxi Cab Licensing — a person must have a taxi cab license in order to provide taxicab service in Montgomery County. Toggle Navigation. Start a Business Enter to open sub-menu tier.
Business Licenses. Montgomery County licenses a variety of non-occupational for-profit and non-profit business activities Bingo — qualified non-profit organizations must obtain a license before operating a bingo game. Bodyworks Establishment — businesses that provide acupressure, reflexology or other practices that involve using one's hand to apply pressure on an individual's fully clothed body, or bare feet, to affect the electromagnetic energy, energetic field or energy meridians of the human body.
Camps — any person, cooperative, association, partnership, firm or corporation planning to operate a recreational camp in Montgomery County must obtain a license. Fire Prevention and Code Compliance — contractor licenses. Group Home — issued for twelve months and renewed annually. Renewal applications are sent to the provider three months prior to the license expiration date and are due 60 days before the license expires.
New Home Builders — builders as defined by Chapter 31C who construct new homes or condominium units, or act in the capacity of a general contractor for such building projects. Tanning facility license — any person desiring to operate a tanning facility in Montgomery County must obtain a license. Transient Lodging License — anyone intending to provide lodging or lodging and meals for transient visitors or anyone operating a rooming house.
Vendor Licenses Door-to-Door Vendor License — for individuals that travel from dwelling to dwelling or from office to office to sell goods or services. Regular Route Vendor License — for individuals that sell or offer to sell goods or services along a street on a repeating schedule, stopping only to dispense products unless otherwise permitted by regulations under Chapter 47 of the Montgomery County Code.
Sidewalk Vendor License — required by any person wishing to engaging in the business of sidewalk vending Site Specific Vendor License — for individual that sell or offer to sell goods or services from a stationary location.
Video Game License — the owner of a video game is required to obtain a license for each game operated by the public. Search this licensing system for issued licenses as well as to apply, edit and renew your Maryland business licenses online.
Business Permits. Businesses are required to obtain permits for various business activities in Montgomery County Certain types of businesses must obtain permits prior to opening and renew permits as required Certified Agricultural Producers — individuals intersted in selling regionally-grown products in the public right-of-way.
Private Schools — required for any person planning to operate a private educational institute in Montgomery County for 5 five or more students at one time, or if there is more than one instructor. Raffles — required for a qualified non-profit organization to operate a raffle within Montgomery County. Swimming Pool Operating Permit — any person planning to operate a public swimming pool must obtain a swimming pool operating permit in Montgomery County.
Permits are requried for most construction and building activities and events. Commercial Building — required for all new construction, additions, alterations, and changes of use in Montgomery County and municipalities, with the exceptions of the City of Rockville and the City of Gaithersburg. Demolition — required when any building is being razed or removed in its entirety from a lot. Driveway Permit — A driveway permit is required to construct a new residential or commercial driveway apron; to install a temporary construction entrance; or to restore and repair an existing driveway apron.
Electrical — required for work that involves installing, relocating, repairing or maintaining any electrical wiring or device designed for conducting, consuming or converting electrical current. Fire Alarm System Permit — required for all work involving installations, alterations, modifications or repair of a fire alarm system. Fire Code Compliance Permits — required for all businesses, schools, multi-family buildings, health care facilities, places of worship, and all other commercial buildings or occupancies.
Fire Protection System Permit — required for all work involving any fire protection system addition, modification or repair.
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