Clinton, ME — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Code Enforcement

Street address

27 Baker Street, Clinton, Maine 04927

Phone

(207) 426-8320 (office) or (207) 509-6719 (call/text for appointments)

tdow@clinton-me.gov

Coverage

Town of Clinton; all construction and land use within town limits

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Clinton

New construction, additions, alterations, demolitions, plumbing, commercial/industrial work, and road openings; manufactured housing set on site requires permit

Scope of work

Permit?

Not explicitly listed; contact CEO

Exempt

State road driveway permits and town road driveway permits are separate permit types

Exempt

Exempt Not explicitly listed; contact CEO
Exempt State road driveway permits and town road driveway permits are separate permit types

Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the permitting office before proceeding.

Required documents

Applicable permit form (residential, commercial/industrial, accessory structure, demolition, road opening, or proposed development)
site plan

Building code: Shoreland zoning referenced; MUBEC adoption status -- contact CEO (Clinton population under 4,000)

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not stated

01

Contact Timothy D. Dow Sr. at tdow@clinton-me.gov or (207) 426-8320
02

Download applicable permit form from clinton-me.us/codes
03

Complete and submit application with required documentation
04

CEO reviews and issues permit
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Fee collected
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Permit issued; keep on site
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CEO inspects buildings and manufactured housing as they are built; schedule inspections as required

Typical processing time: Not stated

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

tdow@clinton-me.gov (email)
(207) 509-6719 (phone)

Inspection hours: In-office Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM; additional availability Monday-Thursday by phone

Typical sequence: Buildings and manufactured housing inspected as built; contact CEO for specific sequence

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Clinton permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Clinton, ME? ▸

New construction, additions, alterations, demolitions, plumbing, commercial/industrial work, and road openings; manufactured housing set on site requires permit

02 How do I apply for a building permit in Clinton, ME? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Clinton, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact Timothy D. Dow Sr. at tdow@clinton-me.gov or (207) 426-8320 2. Download applicable permit form from clinton-me.us/codes 3. Complete and submit application with required documentation 4. CEO reviews and issues permit 5. Fee collected 6. Permit issued; keep on site 7. CEO inspects buildings and manufactured housing as they are built; schedule inspections as required

03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Clinton, ME? ▸

Building permit processing times in Clinton, ME typically run Not stated. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

04 What work is exempt from building permits in Clinton, ME? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Clinton, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Not explicitly listed; contact CEO; State road driveway permits and town road driveway permits are separate permit types. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the permitting office before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Clinton, ME? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Clinton, ME via: tdow@clinton-me.gov, (207) 509-6719.

last verified April 2026 source Code Enforcement ↗ entry id permits/maine/kennebec/clinton

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Town of Clinton

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