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Tidal, nontidal wetlands, and nontidal waterway construction applications can be submitted online through our Environmental Service Center. Here you can submit your application, pay any associated fees, and track the status of your application.

Apply for a Permit

Permit Applications and Forms

• Tidal Wetlands
• Nontidal Wetlands and Waterways
• Pre-Application and Pre-Filing Meeting information and forms
• Mitigation Bank Application
• Water Quality Certification (WQC) Request information
• Coastal Zone Management (CZM) information

Review Meetings

• Joint Evaluation Meeting information and forms
• Shoreline Protection Review Team Meeting (Tidal) information and forms

Maryland State Programmatic General Permit-7​

The Maryland State Programmatic General Permit-7 (MDSPGP-7), effective October 1, 2026, is available from the Army Corps of Engineers website.  Please see this page for more information including MDSPGP-7 General Conditions and Activity-Specific Conditions.

Additional Permit Information

List of MDE's Water and Science Administration Permits