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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Surry
Any building, plumbing, and/or land use requires a permit.
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 required; Maine-licensed plumber required (note: local CEO is also the plumbing inspector).
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact CEO Tim Ferrell at ceo@townofsurrymaine.com or 207-667-5912 during office hours.
- 02 Permits are required for any building, plumbing, and/or land use.
- 03 Obtain application forms from the Municipal Building or town website.
- 04 Submit completed application with required documentation.
- 05 CEO (also Local Plumbing Inspector) reviews and issues permit.
- 06 Pay fee and receive permit; post at job site.
- 07 Schedule required inspections.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 207-667-5912 or 207-667-5941 (phone)
- ceo@townofsurrymaine.com (email)
- Inspection hours
- Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m. (no appointment necessary); Thursdays 7:30 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m.
Typical sequence: CEO also serves as Local Plumbing Inspector, streamlining plumbing permit applications.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Surry permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Surry, ME? ▸
Any building, plumbing, and/or land use requires a permit.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Surry, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Surry, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact CEO Tim Ferrell at ceo@townofsurrymaine.com or 207-667-5912 during office hours. 2. Permits are required for any building, plumbing, and/or land use. 3. Obtain application forms from the Municipal Building or town website. 4. Submit completed application with required documentation. 5. CEO (also Local Plumbing Inspector) reviews and issues permit. 6. Pay fee and receive permit; post at job site. 7. Schedule required inspections.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Surry, ME? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Surry, 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 Surry, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Surry, ME via: 207-667-5912 or 207-667-5941, ceo@townofsurrymaine.com.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement Office, Town of Surry ↗
entry id permits/maine/hancock/surry
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement Office, Town of Surry before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.