Town Forms and Permit Applications

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  Most of the forms listed below can be filled out online or printed out to be completed by hand.  If the form contains a signature line, form may be completed electronically, but a signature will also be required.

All forms/documents on this website can be made available in other languages or formats upon request (allow sufficient fulfillment time). Please email info@berlinmd.gov or call 410-641-2770 for more information.

Board & Commission Applications

• Board of Appeals Application
• Ethics Commission Complaint Form
• Historic District Commission Application
• Housing Board of Review Application
• *Planning Commission Application

*Planning Commission Application Review and Scheduling Process

Submission of an application to the Planning Commission does not automatically guarantee placement on a specific meeting agenda.

Upon receipt, all applications and supporting materials undergo an administrative and technical review to determine completeness and compliance with applicable Town Code requirements. This review ensures that:

• All required forms and supporting documents have been submitted,
• Applicable fees have been paid,
• Technical standards have been addressed, and
• Public notice requirements can be satisfied within required timeframes.

Only after an application has been determined complete by Town staff will it be placed on the agenda for the Planning Commission’s consideration. At that time, the applicant will be notified of the assigned meeting date.

Building Permit Forms

• Building Permit Application
• Demolition Permit Application
• Fence Permit Application
• Grading Excavation Permit Application
• Fee Schedule (updated January 12, 2026)
• Sign Permit Application
• Site Plan Review Procedure Checklist (as of 1/2025)

Electric Utility Forms

• Sign up for eBilling
• Residential Utility Application
• Commercial Utility Application
• Report Streetlight Out
• MPSC Physician Certification Form

Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Utilities Forms

• Sign up for eBilling
• Application Permit for Water Purchase
• Concept Plan Checklist (for reference purposes)
• Final Plan Checklist (for reference purposes)
• Request for Underground Sprinkler System Metered Water Service
• Site Development Checklist (for reference purposes)
• Stormwater Management Construction Agreement (for reference purposes)
• Stormwater Management Inspection and Maintenance Agreement (for reference purposes)
• Water Sewer Allocation Application

Other Permits, Licenses, and Forms

• Business License Application – See Economic and Community Development Below
• Long-Term Rental License
• Short-Term Rental License
• Burn Permit Application
• Erosion and Sediment Control Disclaimer (for reference purposes)
• MD Poultry Registration
• Vendor Permit
• Project Checklist (for reference purposes)
• Design and Construction Standards for Water, Sewer and Roadway Systems (Town Standards) (for reference purposes)
• Bulk Waste Collection Request

Economic and Community Development

• Business License Application Form – In-town businesses
• Business License Application Form – Out-of Town businesses (contractors, etc.)
• Business License Fee Waiver Request (Town-owned projects/jobs only)
• Enterprise Zone Application
• Facade Program Application
• Independence Day Fireworks Sponsorship
• Rental License applications  – See Other Permits, Licenses, and Forms above

Human Resources/Employment

• Employment/Human Resources Job Application

Special Event Forms

• Special Event Request
• Vendor Permit
• Banner Request
• Electric Request (to be filed with Special Event Request)

Parks Forms

• Parks Rules
• Park Pavilion Reservation Form  for Stephen Decatur and Henry Parks
• Parks Business Use Form
• Special Use of Park Form
• Commemorative Program 

Miscellaneous Forms

• Fee Schedule (amended Mar. 10, 2025)
• Contact the Town
• Special Needs Alert Program
• Public Access Channel Submission (Comcast Channel 4)
• Public Information Act Request Form
• Sign Up to receive the Berlin Bulletin monthly enews
• Sign Up to receive Meeting Packets and Press Releases
• Deed Checklist
• Bulk Waste Collection Request