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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Andover
Per local ordinance; building permit applications must be submitted and approved by the Planning Board and/or Code Enforcement Officer before the start of construction.
- Exempt Per local ordinance; contact Town Office.
- Completed Building Permit Application
- site plan as applicable.
- map and lot number.
- plumbing permit and new entrance permit if required.
- Building code
- Local ordinance; MUBEC enforcement not mandatory (population well below 4,000).
- Contractor requirements
- No general contractor state license required. Maine state licenses required for electricians and plumbers.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the current Building Permit Application Packet from https://www.andovermaine.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BUILDING-PERMIT-APPLICATION-PACKET.pdf or obtain it from the Town Office at 17 Stillman Road.
- 02 Complete the application packet and include the required project details, map and lot number, site plan, and plumbing permit and/or new entrance permit if required.
- 03 Submit the completed application and required fee(s) to the Town Office or Planning Board.
- 04 If a permit is needed before the next Planning Board meeting (1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, excluding holidays), contact the Code Enforcement Officer at (207) 392-3302, extension 7, or codeenforcement@andovermaine.gov.
- 05 Permit applications must be approved before the start of construction; applications received after work starts are subject to a late penalty.
- 06 Processing time estimate if available: Not published; contact the Town Office, Planning Board, or Code Enforcement Officer.
Source: Town of Andover -- Planning Board / Code Enforcement Officer / Town Office ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (207) 392-3302 Ext. 7 (Code Enforcement Officer) (phone)
Typical sequence: Contact the Code Enforcement Officer through the Town Office phone system (option 7) for permit and inspection-related questions; Planning Board permit questions may also be directed to option 6 or planningboard@andovermaine.gov.
Source: Town of Andover -- Planning Board / Code Enforcement Officer / Town Office ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Andover permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Andover, ME? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Andover, ME? ▸
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Andover, ME? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Andover, ME? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Andover -- Planning Board / Code Enforcement Officer / Town Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.