Union, CT — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Official

Street address

1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT 06076

Phone

(860) 684-3812

building@unionconnecticut.org

Coverage

Town building official for Union parcels; public page is form-heavy and should be treated as thin-data but official.

Online portal

Building Permit Application

Form-based (PDF)

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Union

The Building Official page posts separate building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, masonry, zoning, solar PV, and residential/commercial permit procedure forms.

Note: No standalone Union exemption list located. Use Connecticut code exemptions unless Union directs otherwise.

Required documents

Applicable fillable permit form
Plans
Project-specific materials referenced in the procedure documents

Building code: 2022 Connecticut State Building Code
Permit validity: Thin local detail; use state 180-day start/suspension rule unless extended.
Owner-builder: Owners can use the posted forms directly; local affidavit detail is thin.
Contractor requirements: State trade and home improvement rules apply.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not publicly posted

01

Download the correct permit application from the Building Official page.
02

Complete the fillable form and assemble project plans and supporting documents.
03

Submit the package to the town through the Building Official process.
04

Complete review and pay any applicable fees.
05

Schedule inspections using the posted inspection procedure materials.
06

Obtain final approval or CO as required.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted

Source: Building Official ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Union building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Thin data

Plan check fee

Thin data

Permit fee formula

Thin data

Reinspection fee

Thin data

Confirm with the Building Official

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Residential inspection procedure posted from the Building Official page (form)

Typical sequence: Use the posted residential inspection procedure and project-specific permit materials

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Union permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Union, CT? ▸

The Building Official page posts separate building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, masonry, zoning, solar PV, and residential/commercial permit procedure forms.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Union, CT? ▸

Building permit fees in Union, CT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Thin data. Fees are calculated as: Thin data. Plan check fee: Thin data.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Union, CT? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Union, CT, follow these steps: 1. Download the correct permit application from the Building Official page. 2. Complete the fillable form and assemble project plans and supporting documents. 3. Submit the package to the town through the Building Official process. 4. Complete review and pay any applicable fees. 5. Schedule inspections using the posted inspection procedure materials. 6. Obtain final approval or CO as required.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Union, CT? ▸

Building permit processing times in Union, CT typically run Not publicly posted. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Union, CT? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Union, CT via: Residential inspection procedure posted from the Building Official page.

last verified April 2026 source Building Official ↗ entry id permits/connecticut/tolland/union

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Official before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Town of Union

Permit authority

When a permit is required

Application process

Fee schedule

Required inspections

Frequently asked

Other jurisdictions in Tolland County.