County Building Permits

Aroostook County, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Aroostook County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Maine Updated March 2026

Important: Aroostook County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Aroostook County

Permit authority
Maine Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC)
Online portal
LUPC Application Forms
Phone
(207) 287-2631
Address
Northern Regional Office: 45 Radar Road, Ashland, ME 04732-3600

Jurisdictions in Aroostook County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated Aroostook County Permit guide → Ashland Permit guide → Caribou Permit guide → Easton Permit guide → Fort Kent Permit guide → Houlton Permit guide → Limestone Permit guide → Madawaska Permit guide → Mars Hill Permit guide → Presque Isle Permit guide → Van Buren Permit guide → Washburn Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related Maine Resources

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.