St. George, ME — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Code Enforcement Office

Street address

Town Office, 3 School Street, Tenants Harbor, ME 04860

Phone

207-372-6363

Coverage

Town of St. George, population approximately 2,700. Scenic coastal peninsula encompassing Tenants Harbor, Port Clyde, Wiley's Corner, and Martinsville villages. Significant lobstering and fishing economy with working waterfront infrastructure. Extensive shoreland zoning given long coastline and numerous coves. Below MUBEC mandatory threshold. Port Clyde is the departure point for Monhegan Island ferry. CEO may be part-time or contracted.

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Town of St. George

In-person / paper-based

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for St. George

New construction, structural alterations, additions, demolition. Shoreland Zoning permit required for work within regulated distances of the extensive St. George coastline, coves, and rivers. Working waterfront structures may require Maine DMR or DEP review.

Scope of work

Permit?

Routine maintenance and repair

Exempt

Cosmetic work

Exempt

Exempt Routine maintenance and repair
Exempt Cosmetic work

Note: Confirm with CEO; coastal shoreland zone may require permits even for maintenance-level work on waterfront structures

Required documents

Application
Site plan
Drawings
Contractor license info

Building code: Below MUBEC threshold; confirm current code standard with CEO
Permit validity: Confirm with CEO
Owner-builder: Owner may be GC; licensed trades required
Contractor requirements: Maine-licensed electrician and plumber

Source: Code Enforcement Office ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Contact office

01

Contact Code Enforcement to confirm requirements for your project type and location.
02

Obtain and complete permit application; include shoreland zoning information if within 250 ft of water.
03

Submit to Code Enforcement with site plan and all required documentation.
04

CEO reviews; fee paid; permit issued.
05

Schedule required inspections.
06

Obtain final approval.

Typical processing time: Contact office

Source: Code Enforcement Office ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

St. George building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Contact CEO

Cash or check payable to Town of St. George

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

207-372-6363 (phone)

Inspection hours: Confirm schedule; part-time CEO common in rural coastal Maine

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, framing, rough-in, final

Source: Code Enforcement Office ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about St. George permits

01 Do I need a building permit in St. George, ME? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in St. George, ME? ▸

Building permit fees in St. George, ME are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Contact CEO.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in St. George, ME? ▸

To apply for a building permit in St. George, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact Code Enforcement to confirm requirements for your project type and location. 2. Obtain and complete permit application; include shoreland zoning information if within 250 ft of water. 3. Submit to Code Enforcement with site plan and all required documentation. 4. CEO reviews; fee paid; permit issued. 5. Schedule required inspections. 6. Obtain final approval.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in St. George, ME? ▸

Building permit processing times in St. George, ME typically run Contact office. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in St. George, ME? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in St. George, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Routine maintenance and repair; Cosmetic work. Note: Confirm with CEO; coastal shoreland zone may require permits even for maintenance-level work on waterfront structures When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in St. George, ME? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in St. George, ME via: 207-372-6363.

last verified April 2026 source Code Enforcement Office ↗ entry id permits/maine/knox/st-george

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

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