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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Boothbay Harbor
For any construction project costing or having a value of more than $500 -- no person shall erect, locate, construct, enlarge, alter, remove, repair, demolish, convert, or change use or occupancy of any building or structure without first paying a fee and obtaining a permit. Additional permits may be required from Planning Board for site plan review.
- Exempt Replacement of siding, roof shingles, or replacement of doors/windows installed in existing or smaller opening requiring no structural work
- Exempt Ordinary maintenance
Note: Contact CEO for full exemption list under the Land Use Code.
- Application form
- Disclosure of total construction cost/value (site work + septic + foundation + materials + labor)
- Building code
- MUBEC voluntarily adopted and enforced effective December 1, 2010 (updated per state schedule; current standard based on 2021 I-codes as of April 7, 2025). Also enforces Land Use Code and Shoreland Zoning Ordinance.
- Owner-builder
- When applicant performs their own labor, labor value is deemed equal to cost of materials.
- Contractor requirements
- State-licensed electrician for electrical. State-licensed plumber for plumbing. No Maine general contractor license.
Source: Code Enforcement ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact Geoff Smith at 207-633-3671 or gsmith@boothbayharbor.org to discuss project and determine permit requirements.
- 02 Obtain building permit application form from the Code Enforcement office or town website.
- 03 Complete application; construction cost/value must be disclosed (includes site work, septic, foundation, materials, and labor; labor valued equal to materials when applicant performs own labor).
- 04 Submit application and pay permit fee (permit required for any project costing or having a value of more than $500).
- 05 Permit issued; post at job site.
- 06 CEO inspects sites to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and ordinances.
- 07 Schedule required inspections during construction; CEO keeps all activities under surveillance.
Source: Code Enforcement ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 207-633-3671 (phone)
- gsmith@boothbayharbor.org (email)
- Inspection hours
- 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Typical sequence: CEO inspects sites where permits have been issued; all activities kept under surveillance for compliance.
Source: Code Enforcement ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Boothbay Harbor permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Boothbay Harbor, ME? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Boothbay Harbor, ME? ▸
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Boothbay Harbor, ME? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Boothbay Harbor, ME? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.