Our Mission

The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) primary mission is to promote the health, safety, welfare, and economic wellbeing of residents, businesses, and communities in Montgomery County with timely, professional, transparent, and consistent review and processing of plans and permits, and through inspections of structures, rights-of-way and development. DPS strives to promote economic wellbeing and customer service through ongoing process improvements and timely response and service; while ensuring that structures are safe for occupants and visitors; sustainable for future generations; and that development is consistent with requirements to protect the environment.