Anne Arundel County established a charter form of government in 1964. 

The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.

Anne Arundel County provides a wide array of services and programs for its Citizens, Businesses, and Visitors

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With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.

This information in the table below should be used as a guide to determine whether a permit may be required for projects you are seeking to begin. Permits (and sometimes plans) are required to ensure that your repairs, additions, or alterations are done according to the County Codes and other applicable codes and regulations.  

Please Note: In addition to the required building permit, additional permits may be required depending on the scope of work

As the most centrally-located county in Maryland and site of the state capital of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County is in many ways the heart of Maryland. Half a million people call the county home.