Do You Need a Permit for a Concrete Driveway?
In most cases, yes. A new concrete driveway in Maryland technically needs a permit, and in Cecil County driveway permits come from the Permits & Inspections Division in Elkton. The application asks for a site sketch showing the driveway, property lines, house, setbacks and other structures.
Who Issues Driveway Permits in Cecil County
Driveway permits in Cecil County come from the county’s Permits & Inspections Division at 200 Chesapeake Blvd in Elkton, which handles building permits too. Applications can be filed online.
What the Application Asks For
The application asks for a site sketch showing where the driveway goes, all property lines, the house and the proposed work, setbacks, and any other existing structures. A property survey makes that sketch easy to draw.
Driveways That Meet a State Road
Driveways that connect to a state road can need a separate access permit from the Maryland State Highway Administration on top of the county permit.
Other Counties and Delaware
Other counties and towns run their own permit offices. In Delaware, the Town of Middletown, the City of Newark and New Castle County each handle permits for their own areas. We’ll tell you what applies to your property when we quote, whether it’s a driveway in Elkton or anywhere else we work.
What Happens If You Skip the Permit
Skipping the permit can cause trouble later. Unpermitted work can complicate a home sale, and a county can require changes to work that was done without approval. It’s simpler to file before the job starts.
Who Pulls the Permit
Who pulls the permit is worth settling before work starts, since either the homeowner or the contractor can be the applicant depending on the job. Ask about it when you get your quote.
Permit Fees
Permit fees are set by the county or town, so check the current fee schedule when you apply. Our post on questions to ask a driveway contractor covers what else to sort out before work starts, and our Concrete Driveways page has our pricing.
