FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

INSPECTIONS , LICENSES & PERMITS

ORIGIN & PURPOSE : The Department of Inspections , Licenses and Permits ( DILP ), established by Harford County Code , Chapter 16 , Article 1 , Section 1 , Bill No 78 . 3 , is responsible for the administration and enforcement of all laws and regulations pertaining to licenses , including those relating to building and construction , plumbing , HVACR / Mechanical , and electric installations , manufactured housing and abandoned buildings . This Department has the responsibility to administer and issue all County licenses and plumbing , mechanical and electrical permits , except those speci fi cally required by law to be issued by another County agency . Additionally , this Department renders permit and inspection services through cooperative agreements with the Town of Bel Air , City of Aberdeen , and City of Havre de Grace . DILP has established consistent standards for all trades including reviewing and adopting applicable national codes for various trade activities ; has implemented and enforced the Quality Workmanship Assurance Program and the Fast Track Program ; and has provided responsive inspection services and uniform quality construction standards . MISSION STATEMENT : The Department of Inspections , Licenses and Permits enhances Public Safety by insuring compliance with all Harford County codes related to building structures , issuing permits and licenses , and o ff ering professional guidance with code interpretations , reviews and inspections for structures that require permits within our jurisdiction . The Department also registers professionals in certain trades .

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY BY CHARACTER

DILP DEPARTMENT by Character

FY 23 Audited

FY 24 Audited

FY 25 Approved Budget

FY 26 Approved Budget

SALARIES AND WAGES

$3,594,683

$3,545,537

$3,935,831

$4,322,549

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

$36,041

$27,269

$40,610

$37,111

SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

$29,186

$24,744

$45,065

$45,865

BUSINESS AND TRAVEL

$80,316

$95,551

$121,140

$146,215

CAPITAL OUTLAY

$0

$3,259

$0

$0

MISCELLANEOUS

$1,600

$2,200

$7,360

$7,360

$3,741,827

$3,698,559

$4,150,006

$4,559,100

TOTAL

437