About Us
Our Mission
The Department of Permitting Services (DPS) primary mission is to ensure the health, safety, sustainability and economic vitality of residents, businesses, communities and the built environment in Montgomery County. This is accomplished by accurate, consistent and timely review of submittal documents, issuance of permits, and outreach. DPS conducts prompt and thorough inspections for residential, commercial, land development, zoning and code compliance, and responds to service requests and emergencies.
Vision Statement
The Department of Permitting Services (DPS) strives to be a world-class permitting department by establishing strong stakeholder partnerships, exemplifying exceptional customer service, responsiveness, achieving accurate regulatory compliance, high performance and flexibility. DPS will have solution-oriented approaches to problem solving with continuous improvement.
Our Core Values
