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Town of Winthrop

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Code Enforcement

Street address
17 Highland Ave., Winthrop, ME 04364
Phone
(207) 377-7200 ext. 6007
Email
Not confirmed in available sources
Coverage
Town of Winthrop; all land use activities requiring a permit within town limits
Website
Department website
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Winthrop

No person may engage in any activity or use of land or structure requiring a permit without first obtaining a permit; no expansion, change, or replacement of existing use or structure without a permit

Not explicitly listed in available sources; contact CEO or see Zoning Ordinance (revised March 18, 2019) at winthropmaine.gov
  • Exempt Not explicitly listed in available sources; contact CEO or see Zoning Ordinance (revised March 18, 2019) at winthropmaine.gov

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
  • Permit application
  • site plan and planning board submittal requirements available at winthropmaine.gov
  • additional docs per project type
Building code
Not explicitly stated; updates to MUBEC effective April 7, 2025 apply statewide; contact CEO for Winthrop adoption status

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: 35 days for Planning Board or CEO to approve/deny after complete application

  1. 01
    Contact Mark Arsenault (CEO) at (207) 377-7200 ext. 6007
  2. 02
    Download permit application or obtain from town office
  3. 03
    Determine if Planning Board review is required for the project
  4. 04
    Submit completed application with required documents
  5. 05
    Planning Board or CEO must approve or deny within 35 days of complete application receipt
  6. 06
    Fee collected per Town of Winthrop Fee Ordinance (fee schedule updated May 1; contact office for current schedule)
  7. 07
    Permit issued; permit copy must be on site during all permitted work
  8. 08
    Inspections as required

Typical processing time: 35 days for Planning Board or CEO to approve/deny after complete application

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Winthrop building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Per Town of Winthrop Fee Ordinance; Charter and Ordinances page at winthropmaine.gov/home/pages/charter-ordinances

Contact office

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • (207) 377-7200 ext. 6007 (phone)
Inspection hours
Not confirmed; contact office

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Winthrop permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Winthrop, ME? ▸
No person may engage in any activity or use of land or structure requiring a permit without first obtaining a permit; no expansion, change, or replacement of existing use or structure without a permit
02 How much does a building permit cost in Winthrop, ME? ▸
Building permit fees in Winthrop, ME are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Per Town of Winthrop Fee Ordinance; Charter and Ordinances page at winthropmaine.gov/home/pages/charter-ordinances.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Winthrop, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Winthrop, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact Mark Arsenault (CEO) at (207) 377-7200 ext. 6007 2. Download permit application or obtain from town office 3. Determine if Planning Board review is required for the project 4. Submit completed application with required documents 5. Planning Board or CEO must approve or deny within 35 days of complete application receipt 6. Fee collected per Town of Winthrop Fee Ordinance (fee schedule updated May 1; contact office for current schedule) 7. Permit issued; permit copy must be on site during all permitted work 8. Inspections as required
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Winthrop, ME? ▸
Building permit processing times in Winthrop, ME typically run 35 days for Planning Board or CEO to approve/deny after complete application. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Winthrop, ME? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Winthrop, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Not explicitly listed in available sources; contact CEO or see Zoning Ordinance (revised March 18, 2019) at winthropmaine.gov. 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.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Winthrop, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Winthrop, ME via: (207) 377-7200 ext. 6007.
last verified April 2026 source Code Enforcement ↗ entry id permits/maine/kennebec/winthrop
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