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Town of Rome

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Rome, Maine. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

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Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Code Enforcement

Street address
8 Mercer Road, Rome, ME 04963
Coverage
Town of Rome; all construction and land use within town limits
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Rome

New construction, additions, renovations, demolitions, plumbing, and shoreland zone work

Not explicitly listed; contact CEO
  • Exempt Not explicitly listed; contact CEO

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
  • Building permit application
  • site plan
  • payment included with submission
Building code
Not explicitly stated; contact CEO (Rome population under 4,000; MUBEC not mandatory)

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not stated

  1. 01
    Contact Andrew Marble (CEO) at townofromeceo@gmail.com or (207) 397-3293; voicemails checked daily, appointments made from them
  2. 02
    Download building permit application from romemaine.com/code-enforcement/pages/building-permits-applications
  3. 03
    Complete application with site plan and payment
  4. 04
    Drop off or mail completed application with payment to 8 Mercer Road, Rome ME 04963
  5. 05
    CEO reviews and approves
  6. 06
    Permit issued; keep on site
  7. 07
    Inspections by appointment

Typical processing time: Not stated

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • (207) 397-3293 (phone)
  • (207) 800-3344 (phone)
Inspection hours
Appointments only; voicemails checked daily

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Rome permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Rome, ME?
New construction, additions, renovations, demolitions, plumbing, and shoreland zone work
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Rome, ME?
To apply for a building permit in Rome, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact Andrew Marble (CEO) at townofromeceo@gmail.com or (207) 397-3293; voicemails checked daily, appointments made from them 2. Download building permit application from romemaine.com/code-enforcement/pages/building-permits-applications 3. Complete application with site plan and payment 4. Drop off or mail completed application with payment to 8 Mercer Road, Rome ME 04963 5. CEO reviews and approves 6. Permit issued; keep on site 7. Inspections by appointment
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Rome, ME?
Building permit processing times in Rome, 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 Rome, ME?
Not all construction work requires a permit in Rome, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Not explicitly listed; contact CEO. 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 Rome, ME?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Rome, ME via: (207) 397-3293, (207) 800-3344.
last verified April 2026 source Code Enforcement ↗ entry id permits/maine/kennebec/rome

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