Building Departments in Salisbury, Maryland

There are 3 Building Departments in Salisbury, Maryland, serving a population of 32,368 people in an area of 14 square miles. There is 1 Building Department per 10,789 people, and 1 Building Department per 4 square miles.

In Maryland, Salisbury is ranked 15th of 700 cities in Building Departments per capita, and 15th of 700 cities in Building Departments per square mile.

List of Salisbury Building Departments

Find Salisbury, Maryland building departments, planning, permits, zoning, and inspections.

Salisbury Building Inspector 125 North Division Street Salisbury, MD

Wicomico County Permits 125 North Division Street Salisbury, MD

Wicomico County Planning and Zoning 125 North Division Street Salisbury, MD

About the Salisbury Building Department

Building Departments in Salisbury, MD are responsible for ensuring safe construction of buildings located in their jurisdictions. Building Departments create building codes and standards for building construction to ensure building safety. The Salisbury DOB is involved in all aspects of construction, including zoning laws, design requirements, building materials, trade and professional license regulation.

You may contact the Building Department for questions about:
  • Salisbury, Maryland building inspection records
  • Contractor license searches
  • Salisbury building codes
  • Building permit violations, appeals, and fines
  • Construction permits and building ordinances
  • Salisbury, MD zoning laws and requirements

Salisbury Building Structure & Housing Statistics

Find Salisbury Residential Housing Units, Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year, Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics, Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics, and Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates.

Salisbury Residential Housing Units
 SalisburyWicomico County
Total Housing Units14,26842,332
Occupied Housing Units12,291 (86.1%)37,637 (88.9%)
Salisbury Occupied Residential Buildings
 SalisburyWicomico County
Single-Family Detached Homes5,115 (41.6%)26,290 (69.9%)
Single-Family Attached Homes1,424 (11.6%)1,990 (5.3%)
2 Apartments490 (4.0%)713 (1.9%)
3 or 4 Apartments667 (5.4%)924 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Apartments1,285 (10.5%)1,702 (4.5%)
10 or More Apartments3,300 (26.8%)4,378 (11.6%)
Mobile Home or Other Type of Housing10 (0.1%)1,640 (4.4%)
Salisbury Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year
 SalisburyWicomico County
2014 or Later117 (1.0%)493 (1.3%)
2010 to 2013485 (3.9%)868 (2.3%)
2000 to 20092,526 (20.6%)6,888 (18.3%)
1980 to 19993,298 (26.8%)11,324 (30.1%)
1960 to 19792,408 (19.6%)9,492 (25.2%)
1940 to 19592,205 (2,205.0%)5,224 (5,224.0%)
1939 or Earlier1,252 (10.2%)3,348 (8.9%)
Salisbury Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics
 SalisburyWicomico County
1 Room611 (5.0%)655 (1.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms8,592 (69.9%)26,166 (69.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,254 (42.7%)12,699 (33.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,907 (23.7%)12,164 (32.3%)
8 or More Rooms1,323 (10.8%)8,715 (23.2%)
Salisbury Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics
 SalisburyWicomico County
No Bedroom617 (5.0%)675 (1.8%)
1 Bedroom1,496 (12.2%)2,646 (7.0%)
2 or 3 Bedrooms8,592 (69.9%)26,166 (69.5%)
4 or More Bedrooms1,586 (12.9%)8,150 (21.7%)
Salisbury Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics
 SalisburyWicomico County
With Complete Plumbing Facilities12,258 (99.7%)37,393 (99.4%)
With Complete Kitchen Facilities11,971 (97.4%)37,272 (99.0%)