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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Vassalboro
Building, plumbing, and land use permits per Building Permit Ordinance (2018); shoreland zoning and floodplain management also enforced
- Exempt Not explicitly listed; contact CEO
- Exempt Building Permit Ordinance (2018) governs exemptions
Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the permitting office before proceeding.
- Building permit application
- HHE-211 Internal Plumbing Application for plumbing
- site plan
- additional docs per ordinance type
- Building code
- As of April 7, 2025, municipalities must enforce 2021 I-codes under updated MUBEC; contact CEO for current adoption status
Source: Code Enforcement Officer / Local Plumbing Inspector ↗
Application process
Typical processing: Not stated
- 01 Contact Eric Currie (CEO/LPI) at ecurrie@vassalboro.net or (207) 872-2826
- 02 Obtain building permit application from town office or vassalboro.net documents page
- 03 Complete application with site plan and required documents
- 04 Submit to town office at 682 Main Street, Vassalboro ME 04989
- 05 Fee collected
- 06 Permit issued; keep on site
- 07 Inspections scheduled with CEO; plumbing applications (HHE-211) handled separately
Typical processing time: Not stated
Source: Code Enforcement Officer / Local Plumbing Inspector ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- ecurrie@vassalboro.net (email)
- (207) 872-2826 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM; Tuesday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; Wednesday 7:30 AM-5:30 PM; Thursday 7:30 AM-6:30 PM; closed Friday-Sunday and holidays
Source: Code Enforcement Officer / Local Plumbing Inspector ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Vassalboro permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Vassalboro, ME? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Vassalboro, ME? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Vassalboro, ME? ▸
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Vassalboro, ME? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Vassalboro, ME? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement Officer / Local Plumbing Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.