Building permits in Bethesda, MD
Mapenzo tracks 905 building permits and applications in Bethesda, MD, with 151 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 14, 2026. The most active trade is interior work. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Additions | Sonoma Rd | In review |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Pools | Wilson Ln | In review |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Interior work | Belhaven Rd | In review |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Windows and doors | Democracy Blvd | In review |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Windows and doors | Democracy Blvd | In review |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Interior work | Old Georgetown Rd | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Other | Westlake Dr | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Other | Westbard Ave | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Interior work | Saunders Ln | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Plumbing | Allan Rd | Issued |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Interior work | 326 | |
| Other | 228 | |
| Additions | 133 | |
| Roofing | 128 | |
| Electrical | 108 | |
| Garages | 107 | |
| Solar | 69 | |
| Windows and doors | 69 | |
| HVAC | 66 | |
| Plumbing | 55 | |
| Fences | 49 | |
| Demolition | 37 | |
| Pools | 34 | |
| Facades | 18 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Bethesda, MD?
Mapenzo has 905 records in Bethesda, MD: 631 issued or under construction and 274 in review. 151 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Bethesda, MD?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Bethesda, MD in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.