Welcome to Maryland Building Officials Association

Welcome to the Maryland Building Officials webpage.

The primary purpose of the Association is to promote professionalism and improve the standards of building code compliance practices in the Cities and Counties within the State of Maryland. We also work to create a better public understanding of the proper administration of building and related codes and ordinances, and their importance to the safety, welfare and prosperity of our communities within the State of Maryland.      Follow us on facebook

MBOA 2026 Board December 18, 2025

MBOA elects new board at ABM. Read More

MBOA yearly awards December 18, 2025

Emily Dickey, Permit Technician of the Year – Harford County, Joe Murray, Inspector of the Year – Howard County, Karen Brown, Permit Technician of the Year – Carroll County, Jun Zhao, Plans Examiner of the Year – State of Maryland, George Martin – Inaugural George Martin Award, Howard County Read More

MBOA President Sydonia Garrott January 21, 2025

MBOA President sworn in as new Region VII Chairperson  Read More

MBOA presents awards at ABM December 12, 2024

Permit Technician of the Year - Tasha Shifflett, Washington CountyInspector of the Year - John Sullivan, Howard CountyPlan Reviwer of the Year - Steve Bailey Carroll County President's Award - Rob Emard, State of MarylandPresident's Award - Debbie Whalen, Howard County Read More