

Maryland Business Express Online Portal.Maryland Business Resources (includes startup information and an alphabetized list of all State licenses and permits).Permitting Department 24 Information on Licensesįor more information on business licenses and opening a Maryland business, please visit the following sites:

Points of contact are as follows: City of Hagerstown: Before investing time and money in the property you plan to use, please contact either the Washington County Permitting Department or, if your business will be located within the boundaries of one of the County’s nine incorporated towns, the Town, to ensure the property is zoned appropriately for your intended use and to learn of any specific zoning restrictions that may apply to the property. The County and each of the municipalities have certain codes regarding building permits (if you are modifying your business space), zoning, and “change of use” permits (if the prior use of your location differed from your intended use) that must be met before commencing your business.
