Overview
Preemption classification
Tier F — Local control
Planning for Modest Homes Act (2020) died. Montgomery County leads locally but state hasn't preempted. Watch 2026 session.
Governance
Statewide
Building and zoning code adoption is mandated at the state level.
Adopted building codes
Statewide w/ local amendments
City-level IBC adoptions (1)
| City | IBC | Amendment notes |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 2021 |
View building-code adoption for Maryland →
4 of 5 codes adopted (IBC, IRC, IECC, NEC)
Cities
Showing 1 of 1
| City | Population | Code | Status | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | — | Article 32 — Zoning Code of Baltimore City, Baltimore City Code · 9 districts | V1 Legacy | schema:v1-legacypriority:lowdata:gaps-present |
Research status
Data quality
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