Who issues plumbing permits in Bethesda, MD?

Residential permits are handled by the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS). Your contractor should confirm whether your job needs one and pull it.

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Plumbing in Bethesda, MD: what local homeowners should know

Bethesda pairs 1920s–1950s Tudors and Colonials with a constant stream of tear-down rebuilds, so a single block can mix 80-year-old systems with brand-new construction. Older homes in Bethesda may still have galvanized supply lines, cast-iron drains or clay sewer laterals that can be scoped with a camera before deciding on repairs. Tree roots in sewer lines are a common cause of backups here.

Before you hire in Bethesda

License: Maryland plumbers and gas fitters are licensed by the State Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor); ask for the master plumber license number.
Permits: residential permits for Bethesda addresses are issued by the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS). Ask each company whether your job needs one and who pulls it.
Local rules: Several Chevy Chase villages and towns have their own permit and contractor-parking rules.
Compare in writing: get at least two written quotes for the same scope, with warranty terms, cleanup and payment schedule spelled out.

Common questions

Does a water heater replacement need a permit? In most local jurisdictions yes, especially for gas units. A licensed plumber should pull it.

Which areas do you cover? Bethesda and surrounding neighborhoods including Wildwood, Bradley Hills, Edgemoor, Kenwood, Battery Park, Wyngate, Ayrlawn, Chevy Chase and Potomac (ZIPs 20814, 20816 and 20817), plus the rest of Montgomery County.

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