State Building Permits
Maine - 2026 Building Permit Guide
Permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements for every county and city in Maine. Select your county to find your local permit guide.
16 Counties 362 Jurisdictions Updated March 2026
Maine Counties
Androscoggin County 14 jurisdictions → Aroostook County 12 jurisdictions → Cumberland County 28 jurisdictions → Franklin County 22 jurisdictions → Hancock County 17 jurisdictions → Kennebec County 30 jurisdictions → Knox County 16 jurisdictions → Lincoln County 19 jurisdictions → Oxford County 28 jurisdictions → Penobscot County 22 jurisdictions → Piscataquis County 22 jurisdictions → Sagadahoc County 12 jurisdictions → Somerset County 24 jurisdictions → Waldo County 26 jurisdictions → Washington County 41 jurisdictions → York County 29 jurisdictions →
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Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with your local building department before applying.
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