Unincorporated Tolland County

As determined by the local building official applying the Connecticut State Building Code

Note: No county-level exemption list; towns generally apply the Connecticut code exemptions

Building code

2022 Connecticut State Building Code

Permit validity

State code generally voids permits if work does not start or is suspended for 180 days unless extended in writing

Owner-builder

Owners or authorized agents may apply, subject to local form requirements

Contractor requirements

State trade licensing and home improvement registration rules apply

1. 01
   Confirm the parcel municipality because the county is not the permit authority in Connecticut.
2. 02
   Check municipal zoning, wetlands, health, floodplain, and fire marshal requirements.
3. 03
   File with the applicable town building department listed below.
4. 04
   Complete plan review, fee payment, inspections, and certificate closeout through that town.

Typical processing time: Varies by municipality

Source: No county building department for municipal permits ↗

Municipality specific

Typical sequence: By municipality