City Building Permits

Town of Bremen, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Maine Lincoln County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Town of Bremen, on the Muscongus Bay coastline. Very small coastal population; MUBEC adoption discretionary. Land Use Ordinance revised April 2024. Extensive shoreland zoning along Muscongus Bay and its coves.

Department
Code Enforcement Officer (under Select Board / Town Office)
Address
PO Box 171, 208 Waldoboro Road, Bremen, ME 04551 (Town Office)
Phone
(207) 529-5945
Website
http://www.bremenmaine.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Town website

Platform: PDF applications • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Consult Town Office (207-529-5945) to obtain current CEO contact and confirm which ordinances and permits apply to your project.
  2. Review Land Use Ordinance (April 2024 revision) and Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (April 2024 revision) to understand applicable standards.
  3. Contact CEO to discuss project; if Planning Board review is required, submit application by noon before the applicable board meeting.
  4. Applicants may request an informal pre-application conference with the Planning Board or town planning consultant through the Town Clerk.
  5. Complete and submit application with required supporting documents.
  6. Pay applicable permit fee (fee schedule not publicly posted; contact CEO or town office).
  7. Note: After-the-fact permits are not automatically granted.
  8. Permit issued; post at job site.
  9. Schedule required inspections.

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

General Requirements

All construction, structural alteration, use changes, and land disturbance activities per Land Use Ordinance (April 2024 revision). Shoreland activities require shoreland zoning permit. Consult ordinances before construction begins.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Site plan
  • Supporting documents per permit type
Building code
MUBEC adoption discretionary (small population). Land Use Ordinance (April 2024 revision) governs. Contact CEO for building standard applied.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed electrician for electrical. State-licensed plumber for plumbing. No Maine general contractor license.

Fees

Payment note
Contact town office.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Ordinary maintenance

Important: Refer to Land Use Ordinance (April 2024 revision) for full exemptions. Note that after-the-fact permits are not automatically granted for unpermitted work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (207) 529-5945 (phone)
  • Bremen@tidewater.net (email)
Inspection hours
Town Office: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM; first and third Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; closed Mondays and holidays.

Typical inspection sequence: Per Land Use Ordinance and applicable state requirements.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Code Enforcement Officer (under Select Board / Town Office) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Bremen Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Bremen, ME?
All construction, structural alteration, use changes, and land disturbance activities per Land Use Ordinance (April 2024 revision). Shoreland activities require shoreland zoning permit. Consult ordinances before construction begins.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Bremen, ME?
1. Consult Town Office (207-529-5945) to obtain current CEO contact and confirm which ordinances and permits apply to your project. 2. Review Land Use Ordinance (April 2024 revision) and Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (April 2024 revision) to understand applicable standards. 3. Contact CEO to discuss project; if Planning Board review is required, submit application by noon before the applicable board meeting. 4. Applicants may request an informal pre-application conference with the Planning Board or town planning consultant through the Town Clerk. 5. Complete and submit application with required supporting documents. 6. Pay applicable permit fee (fee schedule not publicly posted; contact CEO or town office). 7. Note: After-the-fact permits are not automatically granted. 8. Permit issued; post at job site. 9. Schedule required inspections.
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Bremen, ME?
The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary maintenance. Note: Refer to Land Use Ordinance (April 2024 revision) for full exemptions. Note that after-the-fact permits are not automatically granted for unpermitted work.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Bremen, ME?
Inspections can be scheduled via: (207) 529-5945, Bremen@tidewater.net.

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