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Blueprint Printing in Baltimore City: Keeping the Approved ePlans Set at the Site
By Eli Gewirtzman, Owner · Last checked Nov 4, 2026 (prices and Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development sources)
Baltimore City uses ePlans to review larger permit applications, with corrections handled through your E-Permits account. After approval, DHCD’s January 2026 inspection guidelines require an approved plan set at the job site whenever the permit required plans. This applies to rowhouse rehabs, new homes and office fit-outs alike. Upload the approved PDF for prints at $1.95 a sheet in black and white or $3.75 in color. Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day, rolled in a protective tube.
Prices (flat, 17×22 to 36×48)
| Per sheet | |
|---|---|
| Black & white | $1.95 |
| Color | $3.75 |
Baltimore jobs we print for
We ship to Canton, Fells Point, Hampden, Federal Hill, Remington, Station North and the rest of Baltimore City, including hospital campuses and the port area. Baltimore County, including Towson and Dundalk, has a separate permit office; the requirements below apply to Baltimore City only.
What DHCD says about plans and inspections
From the Inspection Guidelines (01-2026 update), the ePlans Review Matrix (REV 01/26) and DHCD’s ePlans and Building Permits pages:
| Rule | What Baltimore City says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Approved set on site | “When issued a permit that required plans you must keep an approved set of the plans at the job site during construction” | Inspection Guidelines, 01-2026 |
| Permit on site | “The building permit or copy shall be kept on the site of work until the completion of the project” | Same |
| Which jobs use ePlans | The matrix lists, among others, new construction and additions over 600 sq ft for one- and two-family homes, retaining walls over 5 ft on those homes, and interior or exterior alterations for other properties, and notes the “Items listed are not all-inclusive” | ePlans Review Matrix |
| Three reviewers | “Each project is assigned an architectural/structural, electrical, and mechanical/plumbing plans examiner.” | Permits Requiring ePlans Review |
| Revisions | Revised plans “must be uploaded through the ‘Respond and Resubmit’ task within your permit account” | Same |
| Talk to the examiner | “you can book a 20-minute meeting with the plans examiner assigned to your permit” and “There is no charge for these meetings.” | Same |
| Inspection timing | “The cut off time for scheduling inspections is 2:30 P.M. the day prior to the date requested.” | Inspection Guidelines |
| Green code | “All commercial permits, ePlans permits, and permits for multi-family dwellings over 3 stories in height AND containing more than 5 dwelling units permits must comply with the green building law.” | Building Permits |
Printing Baltimore’s approved set
- Wait for the final set. The Plans Coordinator assembles the final construction set after every department signs off. Print that version, not an earlier review cycle.
- Keep it with the permit. The guidelines want both the permit (or a copy) and the approved plans on site through completion, so a single plan tube can hold the set while the permit is posted.
- Footing to final. Inspectors come at footing, slab, framing and final stages, and the set has to be there for every visit. A second copy for the office keeps the site set from walking off.
- Print at the original size. Match the sheet size to the approved PDF to preserve the stated scale. See our PDF page size checker guide for checking dimensions.
DHCD and your design professional decide what the approved set contains. We print the PDF you upload and don’t deal with the City on your behalf, so confirm requirements with DHCD Plans Review.
Who we print for in Baltimore City
- Rowhouse rehabbers and small builders who need the approved set for each inspection stage. See plan printing for contractors.
- Architects and engineers handing the builder a printed copy of the ePlans approval. See plan printing for engineers.
- Developers running several rowhouse conversions at once. See plan printing for real estate developers.
- Homeowners managing an addition or deck permit themselves.
Price examples (prints only; shipping is chosen at checkout)
| Job | Sheets | Print total |
|---|---|---|
| Rowhouse addition, approved set, 24×36 B&W | 14 | $27.30 |
| Office alteration downtown, 24×36 B&W | 40 | $78.00 |
| Rear retaining wall, B&W | 3 | $5.85 |
| Color elevation and finish sheets | 4 | $15.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need printed plans on a Baltimore City job site?
DHCD requires an approved set on site whenever the permit required plans. The quoted guideline does not specify paper-only access; confirm with DHCD if you plan to use a digital set.
Does the permit itself have to be on site too?
Yes. The guidelines say the building permit or a copy shall be kept on the site of work until the project is complete.
Which Baltimore projects go through ePlans review?
DHCD’s matrix lists items such as new construction and additions over 600 square feet for one- and two-family homes, retaining walls over 5 feet on those homes, and alterations to other property types. It notes the list is not all-inclusive, so call Plans Review at 410-396-3460 if unsure.
How do I send revised plans in Baltimore?
Upload them through the Respond and Resubmit task in your permit account, under the Plans Review tab, at the end of each review cycle.
Does this page cover Baltimore County?
No. Baltimore County has its own permit office. This page covers Baltimore City.
When does a Baltimore order ship?
Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day.