Alna, ME — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Code Enforcement (under Select Board / Town Office)

Street address

1574 Alna Road, Alna, ME 04535 (Town Office)

Phone

207-586-5313

ceo.alna.me@gmail.com

Coverage

Town of Alna, on the Sheepscot River. Very small population; MUBEC adoption discretionary. Building Code Ordinance amended March 25, 2023. Significant shoreland zoning along the Sheepscot River and its tributaries.

Online portal

Town website

PDF applications

Additional resources

Ordinances ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Alna

All structures and work thereon except those under 200 sq ft (though still must comply with ordinance). New construction, additions, structural alterations, and demolition require permits. Shoreland Zoning Ordinance separately governs work in the shoreland zone. Mobile Home and Trailer Ordinance governs mobile homes.

Scope of work

Permit?

Structures or work of less than 200 square feet (must still comply with all other ordinance provisions, no permit issued)

Exempt

Exempt Structures or work of less than 200 square feet (must still comply with all other ordinance provisions, no permit issued)

Note: Contact CEO for complete exemption list under Building Code Ordinance.

Required documents

Completed permit application
Site plan
Construction documents as applicable

Building code: MUBEC adoption discretionary (very small population). Building Code Ordinance (amended March 25, 2023) governs. Contact CEO for current code standards applied.
Contractor requirements: State-licensed electrician for electrical. State-licensed plumber for plumbing. No Maine general contractor license.

Source: Code Enforcement (under Select Board / Town Office) ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

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Contact CEO Bill Butler at (207) 446-6541 or ceo.alna.me@gmail.com to determine what permits are required.
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Obtain building permit application from Town Clerk or town website.
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Complete and submit application with required documents; the Building Inspector/CEO has authority to issue permits and may access any lot or building under construction to enforce the Building Code Ordinance.
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Note: Permits will not be issued for any structure or work of less than 200 square feet, but the structure must still comply with all other ordinance provisions.
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Pay permit fee per fee schedule established by the Board of Selectmen (not fixed in ordinance text; contact CEO).
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Permit issued; post at job site.
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Schedule required inspections.

Source: Code Enforcement (under Select Board / Town Office) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Alna building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Set by Board of Selectmen.

Contact town office. Town Office hours: Closed Monday; Tuesday 10 AM-4 PM; Wednesday 11 AM-7 PM; Thursday 10 AM-4 PM; Friday 9 AM-noon.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

(207) 446-6541 (phone)
ceo.alna.me@gmail.com (email)

Inspection hours: Contact CEO for availability.

Typical sequence: Per Building Code Ordinance; CEO has access to all lots and buildings under construction.

Source: Code Enforcement (under Select Board / Town Office) ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Alna permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Alna, ME? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Alna, ME? ▸

Building permit fees in Alna, ME are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Set by Board of Selectmen..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Alna, ME? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Alna, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact CEO Bill Butler at (207) 446-6541 or ceo.alna.me@gmail.com to determine what permits are required. 2. Obtain building permit application from Town Clerk or town website. 3. Complete and submit application with required documents; the Building Inspector/CEO has authority to issue permits and may access any lot or building under construction to enforce the Building Code Ordinance. 4. Note: Permits will not be issued for any structure or work of less than 200 square feet, but the structure must still comply with all other ordinance provisions. 5. Pay permit fee per fee schedule established by the Board of Selectmen (not fixed in ordinance text; contact CEO). 6. Permit issued; post at job site. 7. Schedule required inspections.

04 What work is exempt from building permits in Alna, ME? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Alna, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Structures or work of less than 200 square feet (must still comply with all other ordinance provisions, no permit issued). Note: Contact CEO for complete exemption list under Building Code Ordinance. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Alna, ME? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Alna, ME via: (207) 446-6541, ceo.alna.me@gmail.com.

last verified April 2026 source Code Enforcement (under Select Board / Town Office) ↗ entry id permits/maine/lincoln/alna

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement (under Select Board / Town Office) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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