Low Voltage Electrical Permit Permit & Inspection Process
Low voltage electrical systems are designed to operate at 50 volts or less. This includes (but not limited to) fire alarm systems wiring, cable TV systems, telephone systems, audio/video systems, computer network wiring and all systems operating at or below 50 volts. A license is not required to apply for a low voltage permit. If the work is for low voltage only, leave the “Application # of the Parent Permit” field blank. Manually enter the property address in the "Location of Work" fields, following the instructions in Step 1.
Please email Electrical & Mechanical inquiries to:
DPS.Electrical-Mechanical@montgomerycountymd.gov.
An electrical permit must be applied for online using DPS ePermits. The applicant must have a Maryland State issued Master Electricians License and have set up an Apply Online account by contacting DPS prior to applying to ensure the email address is tied to their Electrical Business License (Accounts do not need to be created by the licensed applicant/user themselves). To begin using ePermits and ePlans, please send a brief email request for a user account to dps.eServices@montgomerycountymd.gov if you are properly licensed and have not already done so or you can visit our DPS eServices Page for additional information.
No. Homeowners who meet the required criteria for doing so, may take an examination to obtain a permit for a limited scope of work. They will be assisted by MCDPS Staff to obtain the permit after successfully passing the exam. Please see our Homeowner's Electrical Exam process page for more information.
- Be sure to enter the valid, current, and correct Electrical Business License and Master Electricians License numbers
- Be aware any Outstanding Notices of Violation for the premise will prevent permit issuance, and must be resolved prior to applying.
- Be aware, the incorporated City of Rockville and City of Gaithersburg process permits for properties located within their city limits & are outside the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. It is recommended to check the jurisdiction of the property using the SDAT: Real Property Data Search
The total fee will be the sum of the processing fee plus the price of the items/work. Please see our fee schedule for more information concerning the fees associated with this permit.
Once the applicant completed the online electrical permit application and pays, the permit automatically be issued.
Please note that no violations may be present on property to complete the application.