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City building permits

Town of Winslow

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

Avg processing
Not stated
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Code Enforcement

Street address
114 Benton Ave., Winslow, ME 04901
Coverage
Town of Winslow; all construction within town limits
Online portal
DudeSolutions CitizenPortal
DudeSolutions CitizenPortal
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Winslow

No building, structure, or sign may be erected, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, or demolished without a permit. Includes new buildings, additions, renovations, demolitions, sheds, mobile homes, pools, decks, electrical/plumbing work, signs, and changes of use

Not explicitly listed; contact Code Enforcement Officer to determine if a permit is needed
General Maine exemptions apply
  • Exempt Not explicitly listed; contact Code Enforcement Officer to determine if a permit is needed
  • Exempt General Maine exemptions apply

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
  • Completed building permit application
  • site plan
  • specifics vary by project
Building code
Not explicitly stated in available sources; contact office for current code adoption status
Contractor requirements
Electrical requires state license; contact office for others

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not stated

  1. 01
    Contact Code Enforcement at (207) 872-2776 ext. 5207 to confirm permit needed
  2. 02
    Obtain building permit application (fillable PDF available at cms5.revize.com/revize/townofwinslowme)
  3. 03
    Complete application and attach site plan
  4. 04
    Submit in person at 114 Benton Ave
  5. 05
    Fee assessed and collected
  6. 06
    Permit issued; keep on site
  7. 07
    Request inspections through DudeSolutions portal or by phone

Typical processing time: Not stated

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • (207) 872-2776 ext. 5207 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Typical sequence: Contact office for specific project inspection sequence

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Winslow permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Winslow, ME?
No building, structure, or sign may be erected, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, or demolished without a permit. Includes new buildings, additions, renovations, demolitions, sheds, mobile homes, pools, decks, electrical/plumbing work, signs, and changes of use
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Winslow, ME?
To apply for a building permit in Winslow, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact Code Enforcement at (207) 872-2776 ext. 5207 to confirm permit needed 2. Obtain building permit application (fillable PDF available at cms5.revize.com/revize/townofwinslowme) 3. Complete application and attach site plan 4. Submit in person at 114 Benton Ave 5. Fee assessed and collected 6. Permit issued; keep on site 7. Request inspections through DudeSolutions portal or by phone
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Winslow, ME?
Building permit processing times in Winslow, 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 Winslow, ME?
Not all construction work requires a permit in Winslow, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Not explicitly listed; contact Code Enforcement Officer to determine if a permit is needed; General Maine exemptions apply. 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 Winslow, ME?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Winslow, ME via: (207) 872-2776 ext. 5207.
last verified April 2026 source Code Enforcement ↗ entry id permits/maine/kennebec/winslow

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