City Building Permits

Town of Jefferson, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Maine Lincoln County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Town of Jefferson, inland Lincoln County. Small population; MUBEC adoption discretionary. Building Ordinance last amended November 8, 2022 (and further amended November 5, 2024). Multiple lakes and ponds create significant shoreland zoning obligations.

Department
Code Enforcement (under Select Board / Town Office)
Address
58 Washington Road, Jefferson, ME 04348 (Town Office; P.O. Box 77)
Phone
(207) 549-7401
Website
https://jeffersonmaine.org/forms-permits/

Online Permit Portal

Open Forms and Permits page

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact town office at (207) 549-7401 or CEO Donald Waltz at (207) 441-5448 to determine permit requirements.
  2. Download applicable application from jeffersonmaine.org/forms-permits/ (Building Permit, Commercial and Multi-Family Building Permit, Driveway/Road Entrance, Interior Plumbing, Exterior Plumbing, Tree Cutting Shoreland).
  3. Complete and submit application with required documents.
  4. CEO reviews application under the Building Ordinance (amended Nov. 8, 2022 / Nov. 5, 2024).
  5. Pay permit fee.
  6. Permit issued; post at job site.
  7. Schedule required inspections.

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

General Requirements

Per Building Ordinance (amended Nov. 2022/2024); all new construction, additions, and structural alterations require a building permit. Separate plumbing permits for interior and exterior plumbing. Shoreland tree cutting permits required in shoreland zone. Commercial and multi-family projects have a separate application.

Required Documents

  • Applicable application form
  • Site plan
  • Construction drawings as required by ordinance
Building code
MUBEC adoption discretionary (small population). Jefferson Building Ordinance (amended Nov. 2024) 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.

Fees

Payment note
Contact town office.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Ordinary maintenance not involving structural change

Important: Refer to Building Ordinance for full exemption list.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (207) 441-5448 (phone)
  • (207) 549-7401 (phone)
Inspection hours
Town office: Monday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday closed. CEO availability may differ.

Typical inspection sequence: Per Building Ordinance.

Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Jefferson Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Jefferson, ME?
Per Building Ordinance (amended Nov. 2022/2024); all new construction, additions, and structural alterations require a building permit. Separate plumbing permits for interior and exterior plumbing. Shoreland tree cutting permits required in shoreland zone. Commercial and multi-family projects have a separate application.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Jefferson, ME?
1. Contact town office at (207) 549-7401 or CEO Donald Waltz at (207) 441-5448 to determine permit requirements. 2. Download applicable application from jeffersonmaine.org/forms-permits/ (Building Permit, Commercial and Multi-Family Building Permit, Driveway/Road Entrance, Interior Plumbing, Exterior Plumbing, Tree Cutting Shoreland). 3. Complete and submit application with required documents. 4. CEO reviews application under the Building Ordinance (amended Nov. 8, 2022 / Nov. 5, 2024). 5. Pay permit fee. 6. Permit issued; post at job site. 7. Schedule required inspections.
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Jefferson, ME?
The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary maintenance not involving structural change. Note: Refer to Building Ordinance for full exemption list.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Jefferson, ME?
Inspections can be scheduled via: (207) 441-5448, (207) 549-7401.

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