Why does the HSIA require and issue building permits?
To maintain the look and feel of our community as envisioned in the mid-1950s establishment of the Hillsmere Shores Improvement Association, the original covenants and deed restrictions outlined a series of requirements that control the use of the residential lots in our community. Recorded among the Land Records of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in Liber 900, Folio 334, they are binding as a matter of law and benefit all lot owners in Hillsmere Shores. The purpose of the Building Permits Committee is to help property owners conform to the requirements of the covenants for the benefit of the community.
When do you need a permit?
We encourage anyone having work done at their property to reach out to the HSIA Building Permit Chair before designing your structure. Failure to obtain a HSIA Building Permit will result in a stop work order. There are situations when a County Permit is not required, but an HSIA Permit is. Please check the AA County requirements as well as the HSIA Covenants before undertaking any building projects at your property. The responsibility of obtaining a HSIA Building Permit falls on the owner, not the contractor.
What is the process for obtaining an HSIA permit?
The following items are required to obtain an HSIA permit:
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The contact information (phone numbers and email address) of the applicant and the address of the location of the building project. Please include a short description of the nature of the project.
● A copy of the Anne Arundel County Building Permit. *
● A “TO SCALE” copy of the site plan.
● A “TO SCALE” copy of the plans and elevations of the structure(s). *
● Cash or check in the amount of $25.00, made payable to HSIA.
* If required
You can forward these documents and the application fee in one of the following manners:
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Mail payment and all required documents to HSIA, PO BOX 3485, Annapolis MD 21403
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Drop off these documents in the mailbox at the Community House—119 Great Lake
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Email these documents to [email protected]