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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Kent
Kent provides a dedicated Requirements for Building Dept. Permits page under the Building Department
Thin public data. Kent does not publish a simple exempt-work list on the main Building Department page; use the Requirements page or confirm directly with the office.
- Exempt Thin public data. Kent does not publish a simple exempt-work list on the main Building Department page; use the Requirements page or confirm directly with the office.
Required documents
- Application
- plans
- any prerequisite approvals listed by the Building Department
- Building code
- Connecticut State Building Code as enforced locally
- Contractor requirements
- Confirm with Kent's requirement page and office
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Use Kent's Online Permitting page to start the application.
- 02 Submit the application and all required documents.
- 03 Obtain any required prior approvals from planning and zoning, wetlands, or other town boards.
- 04 Wait for building review and permit issuance.
- 05 Schedule inspections through the online system for applications submitted on or after January 8, 2024.
Source: Building Department ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective 2026-03
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
See Kent fee page
02
Plan check fee
See Kent fee page
03
Permit fee formula
See Kent fee page
04
Reinspection fee
See Kent fee page
Confirm with office and online permitting workflow
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026-03) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Online scheduling (online)
- Inspection hours
- Inspection requests made by 5:00 PM generally will be done within 24 hours; Saturday by appointment only for the legacy phone system
Typical sequence: Kent publishes a Minimum Required Inspections list
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Kent permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Kent, CT? ▸
Kent provides a dedicated Requirements for Building Dept. Permits page under the Building Department
02 How much does a building permit cost in Kent, CT? ▸
Building permit fees in Kent, CT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is See Kent fee page. Fees are calculated as: See Kent fee page. Plan check fee: See Kent fee page.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Kent, CT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Kent, CT, follow these steps: 1. Use Kent's Online Permitting page to start the application. 2. Submit the application and all required documents. 3. Obtain any required prior approvals from planning and zoning, wetlands, or other town boards. 4. Wait for building review and permit issuance. 5. Schedule inspections through the online system for applications submitted on or after January 8, 2024.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Kent, CT? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Kent, CT. The following work is generally exempt: Thin public data. Kent does not publish a simple exempt-work list on the main Building Department page; use the Requirements page or confirm directly with the office.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Kent, CT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Kent, CT via: Online scheduling.
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.