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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Newcastle
Required for construction, structural alterations, use changes, and activities regulated under the Core Zoning Code. Separate applications exist for: Building (Core Code - B), Other Structures (Core Code - B), Use (Core Code - U), Entrances (Other Codes - E), Shoreland Zoning (Other Codes - S), Tree Removal (Other Codes - T), Subsurface Wastewater Disposal, and Interior Plumbing.
- Exempt Ordinary maintenance and repair not involving structural change
- Exempt Painting and interior finish work
Note: Refer to Core Zoning Code Section 105 (or equivalent exemption provisions) and confirm with CEO.
- Completed Core Zoning Code Permit Application
- Site plan
- Construction documents as applicable
- Building code
- Newcastle does not currently conduct MUBEC inspections. The town enforces its own Core Zoning Code (updated June 17, 2024) and shoreland zoning.
- Contractor requirements
- State-licensed electrician for electrical. State-licensed plumber for plumbing permits. No Maine general contractor license.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the Core Zoning Code Permit Application (the single unified building permit form) from newcastlemaine.us/core-zoning-code.
- 02 Review the Core Zoning Code (last updated June 2024) to determine applicable standards and district.
- 03 Complete application with required supporting documents.
- 04 Submit to CEO Kara Stockton at 4 Pump Street or email ceo@newcastlemaine.us.
- 05 CEO reviews application; the Core Zoning Code is designed to make standards clear and easily administered.
- 06 Pay applicable permit fees (see Newcastle Fee Schedule).
- 07 Permit issued; post at job site.
- 08 Schedule any required inspections.
Fee schedule
Newcastle building permit fees
Contact CEO for payment methods.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (207) 563-3441 (phone)
- ceo@newcastlemaine.us (email)
- Inspection hours
- Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Typical sequence: Per Core Zoning Code requirements; MUBEC inspections not currently conducted.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Newcastle permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Newcastle, ME? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Newcastle, ME? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Newcastle, ME? ▸
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Newcastle, ME? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Newcastle, ME? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement / LPI (Local Plumbing Inspector) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.