The Pre-Permit Plan Review application was created to offer property owners/applicants a review of their construction project by the Harford County Health Department (HCHD) prior to making a formal application to the Harford County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits (DILP).
This process provides property owners/applicants with information on the feasibility of their plan as it pertains to Health Department requirements, and enables incorporation of Health Department requirements into their plans.
The fee to submit a Pre-Permit Plan Review application is $25. This fee is due at the time of submission through the ePermit Center. If you intend to build a new single-family dwelling, the HCHD can provide a list of documents which must be submitted with the building permit application.
It is strongly recommended that you confer with a consultant to guide you through the site plan review process. If this inquiry involves a commercial property or business, please contact the Health Department prior to making an application for Pre-Permit Plan Review. Be advised that while every attempt is made to provide a thorough review of the proposed project, at the time of the building permit application, additional requirements and/or changes may be applicable.
You may apply for a Building Permit through the Harford County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits (DILP) at any time. Participating in the Pre-Permit Plan Review process is not a requirement before applying for a building permit.
- Apply Online: ePermit Center – Pre-Permit Plan Review
Once logged in, select Apply, Plans and Health Pre Permit Plan Review. Instructions to apply for a Pre-Permit Plan Review can be found on the ePermit Center’s FAQ page.
- Site Plan: A site plan must be attached and drawn to an appropriate scale (1‶=30‵, 1‶=50‵, or 1‶=100‵). Show all existing and proposed improvements, inclusive of the dwelling, garage, driveway, outbuildings, stormwater management areas, forest retention areas, water ways, topographic contour lines, well or wells, septic tank, distribution box, and drainfield locations. If applicable, please indicate your recorded Septic Reserve Area (SRA), and any neighboring wells, septic systems, or septic reserve areas (SRAs) within 200‵ of the property line.
- Floor Plan: For additions or modifications to a dwelling, submission of a complete floor plan, to include existing and proposed layout, is required. Identify all rooms and indicate the location of all closets, egress windows and doors.
