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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Orland
New construction, structural alteration, additions, demolition, shoreland zone work.
Ordinary maintenance and repair
- Exempt Ordinary maintenance and repair
Note: Confirm with CEO.
Required documents
- Completed application
- Site plan
- Construction drawings
- Shoreland zoning documentation if applicable
- Building code
- Below 4,000 -- MUBEC optional. Orland has a local building ordinance enforced by the CEO. Confirm current code standard with town office.
- Contractor requirements
- Maine-licensed electrician and plumber.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact the Town Office at 207-469-3186 or townclerk@orlandme.org to identify required permits and obtain forms.
- 02 The Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) is appointed by the Municipal Officers and administers/enforces the town's building and land use ordinances.
- 03 Submit completed application (building permit, shoreland zoning permit, subdivision permit as applicable) with site plan and construction documents.
- 04 CEO reviews application against local ordinances.
- 05 Pay fee and receive permit.
- 06 Post permit at job site; schedule inspections.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 207-469-3186 (phone)
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Orland permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Orland, ME? ▸
New construction, structural alteration, additions, demolition, shoreland zone work.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Orland, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Orland, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Town Office at 207-469-3186 or townclerk@orlandme.org to identify required permits and obtain forms. 2. The Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) is appointed by the Municipal Officers and administers/enforces the town's building and land use ordinances. 3. Submit completed application (building permit, shoreland zoning permit, subdivision permit as applicable) with site plan and construction documents. 4. CEO reviews application against local ordinances. 5. Pay fee and receive permit. 6. Post permit at job site; schedule inspections.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Orland, ME? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Orland, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary maintenance and repair. Note: Confirm with CEO. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Orland, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Orland, ME via: 207-469-3186.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement Office, Town of Orland ↗
entry id permits/maine/hancock/orland
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement Office, Town of Orland before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.