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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Tremont
For all construction, structural alteration, demolition. Shoreland zone permits required near water bodies.
Ordinary maintenance and repair
- Exempt Ordinary maintenance and repair
Note: Confirm with CEO.
Required documents
- Completed application
- Site plan
- Construction drawings
- Shoreland documentation if applicable
- Building code
- Below 4,000 population; MUBEC enforcement is voluntary. Contact CEO for current code standard applied.
- Contractor requirements
- Maine-licensed electrician and plumber.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact the Code Enforcement Office at 207-244-7204 or visit 20 Harbor Drive, Bass Harbor, during office hours.
- 02 Determine required permits (building, plumbing, shoreland, flood plain, etc.).
- 03 Download application forms from the town website or obtain from the office.
- 04 Submit completed application with required documents.
- 05 CEO reviews and issues permit.
- 06 Pay fee and post permit at job site.
- 07 Schedule required inspections.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 207-244-7204 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday 8:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday 8:00 a.m. -- 2:00 p.m.; Wednesday -- Friday 8:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Tremont permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Tremont, ME? ▸
For all construction, structural alteration, demolition. Shoreland zone permits required near water bodies.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Tremont, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Tremont, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Code Enforcement Office at 207-244-7204 or visit 20 Harbor Drive, Bass Harbor, during office hours. 2. Determine required permits (building, plumbing, shoreland, flood plain, etc.). 3. Download application forms from the town website or obtain from the office. 4. Submit completed application with required documents. 5. CEO reviews and issues permit. 6. Pay fee and post permit at job site. 7. Schedule required inspections.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Tremont, ME? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Tremont, 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 Tremont, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Tremont, ME via: 207-244-7204.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement Office, Town of Tremont ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement Office, Town of Tremont before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.