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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Sedgwick
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
- Building code
- Below 4,000 -- MUBEC enforcement optional. Contact CEO for current local ordinance standards.
- Contractor requirements
- Maine-licensed electrician and plumber.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact CEO Duane Ford at 207-610-9544 or d.ford@myfairpoint.net to discuss your project.
- 02 Obtain application forms from the town office or website.
- 03 Determine if Planning Board review is required (Planning Board meets 2nd Tuesday each month).
- 04 Submit completed application with required documents.
- 05 CEO and/or Planning Board reviews application.
- 06 Pay fee and receive permit; post at job site.
- 07 Schedule required inspections.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 207-610-9544 or 207-359-2613 (phone)
- d.ford@myfairpoint.net (email)
Typical sequence: Planning Board meets 2nd Tuesday each month at 7:00 p.m. at the town office.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Sedgwick permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Sedgwick, ME? ▸
New construction, structural alteration, additions, demolition, shoreland zone work.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Sedgwick, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Sedgwick, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact CEO Duane Ford at 207-610-9544 or d.ford@myfairpoint.net to discuss your project. 2. Obtain application forms from the town office or website. 3. Determine if Planning Board review is required (Planning Board meets 2nd Tuesday each month). 4. Submit completed application with required documents. 5. CEO and/or Planning Board reviews application. 6. Pay fee and receive permit; post at job site. 7. Schedule required inspections.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Sedgwick, ME? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Sedgwick, 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 Sedgwick, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Sedgwick, ME via: 207-610-9544 or 207-359-2613, d.ford@myfairpoint.net.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement Office, Town of Sedgwick ↗
entry id permits/maine/hancock/sedgwick
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement Office, Town of Sedgwick before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.