Fees, Licenses, Permits & Applications

443-523-1700

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burn permit application (2026) (required for open burning)

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complaint report (2026)

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campground license application (2026)

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food service facility license application (2026)

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mobile food establishment packet

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mobile reciprocity food license application (2026)

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temporary food service application (2026)

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food service facility plan review application (2026)

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Land evaluation and SEWAGE RESERVE AREA MODIFICATION application (2026)

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public swimming pool/spa permit application (2026)

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sanitary survey application for adoption, day care, or foster care (2026)

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septage hauler license Application (2026)

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on-site sewage disposal system application (2026)

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septic grant bay restoration fund (BRF) application

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public information act request – fees listed (2026)

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water sample application (2026)

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water and sewer verification (building permit) (2026)

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For the forms below, contact Environmental Health at 443-523-1700:

plat review for subdivision (1-5 lots) – $200
plat review for subdivision (6+ lots) – $50 per lot

plat review for community water/sewer – $150

psittacine bird permit – $100

water and sewer verification p&z – $100

well construction – $160

Animal Rabies Control

Rabies persists in Somerset County and a vaccination is your pet’s only protection from the virus. So far this year in Maryland, the top four animals that have tested rabid are raccoon, cat, bat, and skunk (in order highest to lowest). Any animal bite, whether animal to human, or animal to animal, is a potential…

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Wells & Septics

443-523-1700 Environmental Health reviews and approves properties for the installation of private septic systems and wells in Somerset County. Services include conducting perc tests, determining septic system design requirements, issuing construction permits for private septic systems and wells, inspecting private septic systems and wells, investigating illegal installations of private septic systems and wells, testing private…

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Bay Restoration Fund

443-523-1700 This is a State program that provides funding to replace existing septic tanks with nitrogen-reducing technology that will reduce the amount of harmful nutrients discharged through septic systems into the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. For more information regarding the Bay restoration funds and guidelines visit Maryland Department of the Environment http://www.mde.maryland.gov

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Fees, Licenses, Permits & Applications

443-523-1700 CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT FEE SCHEDULE (effective July 1, 2025) burn permit application (2026) (required for open burning) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD complaint report (2026) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD campground license application (2026) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD food service facility license application (2026) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD mobile food establishment packet …

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Recreational Water Quality

443-523-1700 Environmental Health licenses and inspects public swimming pools to monitor health and safety conditions at each facility. Maryland State and County regulations provide the minimum requirements for the operation of public swimming pools and spas. Inspectors evaluate public swimming pools and spas for specific health and safety conditions, which are likely to contribute to…

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Food Services

443-523-1700 Environmental Health is responsible for the licensing and inspection of food service facilities (restaurants, grocery stores, bars, mobile food trucks, food services at fairs & events, and bed and breakfasts). cottage food law A cottage food business (or a home-based business) is defined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 10.15.03 as a business that:…

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Maryland Department of the Environment & Maryland Department of Health Appeals Processes

THE maryland department of the environment Appeal Process for Well, On-Site Sewage Disposal, Subdivision, and Shared Facility Decisions The Administrative Procedure Act (Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland) sets forth the procedures for appealing a final decision issued by MDE or an Approving Authority regarding the…

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Miscellaneous Environmental Health Topics

bed and breakfasts Bed and breakfast establishments located in Somerset County that serve hot meals to renters must be licensed and inspected by the Somerset County Health Department to ensure compliance with food safety. A bed and breakfast is defined as a lodging or rooming house having eight or fewer rooms for rent. These establishments…

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