Permits by Project
Do You Need a Permit for Structural repairs?
Structural repairs (joists, beams, load-bearing walls).
Of the 10 areas we checked, a permit is required in 10.
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Permit required- When it applies
- structural alteration/repair
- Permits
- Building
Source: DOB How to Get a Permit, checked 2026-10-07
Maryland
Anne Arundel County, MD
Permit required- When it applies
- Residential Alteration incl. load-bearing wall work
- Permits
- Building
Source: I&P Do I need a Permit?, checked 2026-10-07
Charles County, MD
Permit required- When it applies
- structural component work
- Permits
- Building
Source: Charles County Code Ch. 224, checked 2026-10-07
Montgomery County, MD
Permit required- When it applies
- structural alteration
- Permits
- Building
Source: DPS Residential Alterations Permit Process, checked 2026-10-07
Prince George's County, MD
Permit required- When it applies
- structural work
- Permits
- Building
- Notes
- Guide pattern: 'Replace roof sheathing B Y' (structural) vs 'Replace roof shingles (no structural repair involved) N N'.
Source: DPIE Homeowner's Guide to Permits, checked 2026-10-07
Northern Virginia
Arlington County, VA
Permit required- When it applies
- USBC 108.1(ii): any structural component
- Permits
- Building
Source: USBC 13VAC5-63-80 Section 108.1, checked 2026-10-07
City of Alexandria, VA
Permit required- When it applies
- USBC 108.1(ii)
- Permits
- Building
Source: USBC 13VAC5-63-80 Section 108.1, checked 2026-10-07
Fairfax County, VA
Permit required- When it applies
- USBC 108.1(ii)
- Permits
- Building
Source: USBC 13VAC5-63-80 Section 108.1, checked 2026-10-07
Loudoun County, VA
Permit required- When it applies
- USBC 108.1(ii)
- Permits
- Building
Source: USBC 13VAC5-63-80 Section 108.1, checked 2026-10-07
Prince William County, VA
Permit required- When it applies
- 'Removing or altering any structural (support) members' — permit always required
- Permits
- Building
- Faster route
- ePortal online
Source: PWC Do I Need a Permit?, checked 2026-10-07
Summarized from each area’s official permit pages and codes, as of October 2026. Some Maryland municipalities issue their own permits, rules change, and many answers depend on the exact scope, so confirm with the permit office before work starts. This is general information, not legal advice.
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