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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Easton
New construction, renovations, additions, demolitions, shoreland zone construction (within 75 feet of a stream), floodplain development.
Ordinary maintenance and repair
- Exempt Ordinary maintenance and repair
Note: Easton has no general Zoning Ordinance; confirm with CEO whether specific projects require a permit. Shoreland Zoning: construction within 75 feet of any stream always requires a shoreland zoning permit.
Required documents
- Completed application
- Site plan/sketch with setbacks and utilities
- Plumbing permit (if applicable)
- Flood/shoreland forms as applicable
- Building code
- No general Zoning Ordinance; town relies on Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, Floodplain Management Ordinance, subdivision law, and state subsurface wastewater rules. MUBEC not mandatory (below 4,000). Contact CEO for current applicable building code standards.
- Permit validity
- Contact CEO for current permit term.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders may perform work on their own residence; Maine trade licensing rules apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Maine-licensed electricians and plumbers required. No state GC license.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not formally published; contact CEO or town office.
- 01 Contact CEO Tony Levesque at (207) 472-3805 or the town office at (207) 488-6652 before beginning to determine permit requirements.
- 02 Download the Building/Demolition Permit application from the town website.
- 03 Complete the application: owner/location info, project description, residential vs. commercial use, number of stories, estimated project cost, anticipated construction dates, site plan sketch with setbacks, wells, septic systems, and driveways.
- 04 Determine whether the project is within shoreland zone (75 feet from any stream) or floodplain; additional review applies.
- 05 If plumbing is involved, a separate plumbing permit must be obtained from the LPI concurrently.
- 06 Submit the completed application and required documents to the town office.
- 07 CEO reviews and issues permit; fees are assessed and must be paid.
- 08 Post permit on job site. No work may begin before permit is issued.
- 09 Schedule required inspections with the CEO or Town Manager.
Typical processing time: Not formally published; contact CEO or town office.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (207) 472-3805 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday 8am-4:30pm, Tuesday 8am-6pm, Wednesday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 8am-3pm; closed 11am-12pm for lunch
Typical sequence: Contact CEO for current requirements.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Easton permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Easton, ME? ▸
New construction, renovations, additions, demolitions, shoreland zone construction (within 75 feet of a stream), floodplain development.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Easton, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Easton, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact CEO Tony Levesque at (207) 472-3805 or the town office at (207) 488-6652 before beginning to determine permit requirements. 2. Download the Building/Demolition Permit application from the town website. 3. Complete the application: owner/location info, project description, residential vs. commercial use, number of stories, estimated project cost, anticipated construction dates, site plan sketch with setbacks, wells, septic systems, and driveways. 4. Determine whether the project is within shoreland zone (75 feet from any stream) or floodplain; additional review applies. 5. If plumbing is involved, a separate plumbing permit must be obtained from the LPI concurrently. 6. Submit the completed application and required documents to the town office. 7. CEO reviews and issues permit; fees are assessed and must be paid. 8. Post permit on job site. No work may begin before permit is issued. 9. Schedule required inspections with the CEO or Town Manager.
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Easton, ME? ▸
Building permit processing times in Easton, ME typically run Not formally published; contact CEO or town office.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Easton, ME? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Easton, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary maintenance and repair. Note: Easton has no general Zoning Ordinance; confirm with CEO whether specific projects require a permit. Shoreland Zoning: construction within 75 feet of any stream always requires a shoreland zoning permit. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Easton, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Easton, ME via: (207) 472-3805.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement / Animal Control before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.