Applications, Forms & Permits
​Payments are required upon submission at Town Hall.
Cash, check, and debit/credit cards accepted.
Please note that credit cards will be charged a 3% fee.
Make checks payable to "Town of Port Deposit".
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Contact Town Hall at 410-378-2121 with questions.
Title | Fee | Document | Additional Information | Last Updated |
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Board of Appeals | See Form. | Application | For Special Exception, Variance, or Appeal | 10/24/2024 |
Board or Commission Application for Appointment | $0 | Application | 08/26/2025 | |
Boat Trailer Parking Permit | $10 daily; $50 annual | Visit Town Hall | See More Details Below. | |
Change of Property Ownership - Deed Transfer Form | $0 | Form | Required when property sold or transferred to another person or entity before recording of deed. | 02/19/2026 |
Concept Subdivision/Site Plan Review | $700 | Application | Appendix A - Basic Requirements | 11/24/2025 |
Employment | $0 | Application | 02/04/2026 | |
Event / Pavilion Rental | $35 (non-refundable); $50 deposit (refundable) | Application | 02/10/2026 | |
Fence and Wall Permit | $35 | Application | 02/19/2026 | |
New Commercial or Business Use | $35 | Application | 02/19/2026 | |
New Construction | $35 | Application | 02/19/2026 | |
Preliminary/Final Site Plan Review | See Form. | Application | Appendix A - Basic Requirements | 11/24/2025 |
Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan Review | See Form. | Application | Appendix A - Basic Requirements | 11/24/2025 |
Public Information Act Request | See Form. | Form | See More Details Below. | 10/04/2023 |
Residential Parking Permit | $0 | Application | See More Details Below. | 01/09/2020 |
Rezoning | $300 | Application | 12/27/2018 | |
Seasonal Business and/or Use Mobile Food Vendor Zoning Certificate | $35 | Application | 02/19/2026 | |
Sign Permit | See Form. | Application | 02/19/2026 | |
Tree Removal | $0 | Application | 02/19/2026 | |
Volunteer Application - Tome Visitor Center | $0 | Application | 06/10/2019 | |
Zoning Certificate and/or Historic Area Commission | $35 | Application | Appendix A - Basic Requirements | 02/19/2026 |
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BOAT TRAILER PARKING PERMITS
Daily Tag: $10
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Available at the honor box by the boat launch.
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Pay by cash or check only; make checks payable to "Town of Port Deposit."
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Annual Sticker: $50
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Purchase at Town Hall.
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Must provide valid trailer registration or photo identification.
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Pay by cash, check, or debit/credit card; credit card payments incur a 3% processing fee, but debit cards have no additional fee; make checks payable to "Town of Port Deposit."
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Payment may be mailed with a copy of the trailer registration, and the sticker will be mailed to you. Send to Town of Port Deposit, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD 21914.
PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT REQUEST
If you need access to official Town records that are not already available online or through routine services, you must complete a Public Information Act (PIA) Request Form.
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Most Town records are open to the public. However, request may be denied or redacted if records contain personal information, involve ongoing investigations, or are confidential by law. If a request is denied, you will receive a written explanation.
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By law, the Town must acknowledge your request within 10 business days and provide the records or a decision within 30 days.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT
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Available only to Town of Port Deposit residents; must show proof of residency.
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For residents with mobility hardships or disabilities; medical documentation is required.
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One permit per person/vehicle, assigned to the municipal lot nearest your home.
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Permits must be renewed every two years.