City Building Permits
Town of Old Saybrook, CT - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Town permit authority for Old Saybrook properties outside the Borough of Fenwick; town page expressly routes Fenwick properties to the borough.
- Department
- Building Department
- Address
- Town Hall, Building Office, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
- Phone
- 860-395-3130
Online Permit Portal
Platform: CivicPlus web forms and online permit application workflow • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Review "How to File a Building Permit Online" and the online permit application link.
- Complete the online application for the building permit.
- Upload contractor license, liability insurance or workers compensation documentation, and other required documents.
- Pay fees under the posted permit fee schedule.
- Complete required inspections and obtain final CO or close-out.
Typical processing time: Not posted
Source: Building Department
General Requirements
Residential and commercial building activity including renovations, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, demolition, gas and oil tank work, and more.
Required Documents
- Completed online application
- contractor license
- current certificate of liability insurance or workers compensation
- and permit fee payment
- additional documents may be required for flood zone homes.
- Building code
- Connecticut State Building Code and state statutes, as stated on the town page.
- Owner-builder
- CT Form 7A and CT Form 7B are posted on the department page
- Contractor requirements
- Required
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $50 for the first $4,000 of construction cost
- Plan check fee
- Not separately posted in the lines reviewed
- Permit fee formula
- $50 for first $4,000 plus $10 for each additional $1,000
- Reinspection fee
- State penalties for violations are noted on the page; local reinspection fee not clearly posted on the main page reviewed
- Payment note
- Applications are not reviewed until all required documents and fees are submitted
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026-03).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Fences 7 feet or less
- Sheds 10 feet by 12 feet or smaller, under 120 square feet, subject to Land Use placement review
- Driveways, unless an encroachment permit is needed on town property
- Tents 20 feet by 40 feet or smaller and under 50-person capacity
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Online scheduling (online)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: Permit review, inspections during construction, final inspection, certificate of occupancy where applicable
Additional Resources
- Building code: Connecticut State Building Code and state statutes, as stated on the town page.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- License lookup guide: Connecticut Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Connecticut Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Connecticut hub: Connecticut Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Old Saybrook Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Old Saybrook, CT?
- Residential and commercial building activity including renovations, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, demolition, gas and oil tank work, and more.
- How much does a building permit cost in Town of Old Saybrook, CT?
- The minimum permit fee is $50 for the first $4,000 of construction cost. Fees are calculated as: $50 for first $4,000 plus $10 for each additional $1,000. Plan check fee: Not separately posted in the lines reviewed.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Old Saybrook, CT?
- 1. Review "How to File a Building Permit Online" and the online permit application link. 2. Complete the online application for the building permit. 3. Upload contractor license, liability insurance or workers compensation documentation, and other required documents. 4. Pay fees under the posted permit fee schedule. 5. Complete required inspections and obtain final CO or close-out.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Old Saybrook, CT?
- Typical processing time is Not posted.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Old Saybrook, CT?
- The following work is generally exempt: Fences 7 feet or less; Sheds 10 feet by 12 feet or smaller, under 120 square feet, subject to Land Use placement review; Driveways, unless an encroachment permit is needed on town property; Tents 20 feet by 40 feet or smaller and under 50-person capacity.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Old Saybrook, CT?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Online scheduling.
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