Permit Applications

Permit Category Title/Description
Handicapped Parking Permits
The City of Laurel’s Residential Reserved Handicapped Parking Program is a free program administered by the Department of Public Works and made available to all residents of the City with a disability.
Special Vehicle Parking Permit
The City of Laurel Special Vehicle Parking Permit Program provides an opportunity to allow certain vehicles that meet established criteria to park on City streets. The permit application fee is $25.
Building and Development
City Building Codes
Building Codes and Standards The City of Laurel has adopted the following codes and standards by reference with amendments: 2017 NFPA 70  National Electrical Code
Building and Development
Commercial Building Permit Application
Commercial New Construction Project  
Building and Development
Commercial Tenant Fit Up/Alteration
Interior renovation of an existing commercial building or space.   
Building and Development
Demolition - Commercial
Permits are obtained by submitting an electronic application on the Permit Portal https://portal.cityoflaurel.org/En
Building and Development
Electrical Permit Application
Permits are obtained by submitting an electronic application on the Permit Portal https://portal.cityoflaurel.org/En
Building and Development
Electrical Plan Review Form
Fee is: $160 per hour/2 hr. minimum. (Payment due at time of building permit application). As of July 1, 2021.   Electrical Plan Review form.
Building and Development
Fee Schedules
Please see below for the current City of Laurel Permit Fee Schedules:
Building and Development
Fire and Life Safety Review Application
The Fire and Life Safety Review Application shall be completed for the following types of work:
Building and Development
Grading Permit Application
Permits are obtained by submitting an electronic application on the Permit Portal https://portal.cityoflaurel.org/En
Building and Development
Mechanical Permit Application
Usually applied for separately by Mechanical Contractor. Residential - Residential Mechanical Permit Application 
Building and Development
Right-of-Way Permit Application
Permits are obtained by submitting an electronic application on the Permit Portal https://portal.cityoflaurel.org/En
Building and Development
Sitework Permit Application
Site work Permit Application – A sitework permit (separate from the building permit) application shall be submitted via the online permit portal.
Miscellaneous
Portable Storage Containers (PODs)
Permits are obtained by submitting an electronic application on the Permit Portal https://portal.cityoflaurel.org/En
Miscellaneous
Residential Rental Licenses
The rental licensing program is a program that sets minimum property maintenance standards that must be met by all rental property owners.  These standards are derived from the International Proper
Miscellaneous
Security Systems and Burglar Alarms
Sec. 8-11 of the City of Laurel Municipal Code contains provisions for the registration and permitting of burglar alarms and security systems. 
Miscellaneous
Sign Permits
Permits are obtained by submitting an electronic application on the Permit Portal https://portal.cityoflaurel.org/En
Miscellaneous
Yard Sales and Garage Sales
Permits are obtained by submitting an electronic application on the Permit Portal https://portal.cityoflaurel.org/En
Use and Occupancy
Family Day Care License & Permit
Permits are obtained by submitting an electronic application on the Permit Portal https://portal.cityoflaurel.org/En
Use and Occupancy
Home Occupations and Home Professional Offices
Permits are obtained by submitting an electronic application on the Permit Portal https://portal.cityoflaurel.org/En
Use and Occupancy
Use and Occupancy Permit
Permits are obtained by submitting an electronic application on the Permit Portal https://portal.cityoflaurel.org/En
Residential Home Improvement
Basement Finishing
Permits are obtained by submitting an electronic application on the Permit Portal https://portal.cityoflaurel.org/En
Residential Home Improvement
Decks and Patios
Decks and Patios Permit Application  
Residential Home Improvement
Demolition - Residential
Demolition - Residential Permit Application  
Residential Home Improvement
Driveways
Driveways Permit Application  
Residential Home Improvement
Fences
Fences Permit Application  
Residential Home Improvement
Fireplaces
Fireplaces Permit Application  
Residential Home Improvement
Garages
Garage Permit Application  
Residential Home Improvement
Interior Renovations
Interior Renovations Permit Application  
Residential Home Improvement
Pools (including Hot Tubs and Spas)
Pools / Hot Tubs / Spas Permit Application  
Residential Home Improvement
Porches
Porches Permit Application  
Residential Home Improvement
Residential Additions
Residential Additions Permit Application  
Residential Home Improvement
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls Permit Application  
Residential Home Improvement
Roof Sheeting Replacement (townhouses only)
Roof Sheating Replacement (Townhouses Only) Permit Application  
Residential Home Improvement
Sheds
Sheds Permit Application  
Residential Home Improvement
Walkways and Sidewalk Paving
Walkways & Sidewalk Paving Permit Application  
Main Street
Main Street Area Building Permits Fees Program
Main Street Area Building Permit Application  

Fire Marshal & Permit Services

The Department of the Fire Marshal and Permit Services (FMPS) is divided into two Divisions who are responsible for the management and enforcement of the City’s codes and ordinances as it relates to wide range of areas, to include building and property standards, fire and life safety standards, rental housing licenses and permitting services.