City Building Permits

Town of Newry, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Maine Oxford County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Newry is a small town adjacent to Sunday River ski resort and has experienced a significant post-pandemic construction boom (95 permits in 2022 alone, 47 for new structures). The CEO is Joelle Corey, who also serves as Director of Civil Emergency Preparedness. All information requests must be made via email. Newry is below the 4,000-person MUBEC threshold but the town has adopted a Land Use and Building Code Ordinance that is actively enforced.

Department
Town of Newry -- Code Enforcement Office
Address
Town Office, Route 26, Newry, ME 04261 (mailing: PO Box 9, Newry, ME 04261)
Phone
(207) 824-3123 Option 2 (office); (207) 393-7705 (cell)
Website
https://newrymaine.org/?page_id=232

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: Municipal website (downloadable PDFs) • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Submit all information requests via email to ceo@newrymaine.org.
  2. Download the Land-Use-Building Permit Form from https://newrymaine.org/other-resources/online-documents/.
  3. Complete permit form with project scope, site plan, and applicable construction documentation.
  4. Submit completed form in person at Town Office or by email/mail.
  5. Fee assessed per the town Fee Schedule; pay fee.
  6. Permit issued; begin work.
  7. Schedule required inspections. - Processing time estimate if available: Not published; contact CEO. - Source URL: https://newrymaine.org/?page_id=232

Source: Town of Newry -- Code Enforcement Office

General Requirements

Governed by the Land Use and Building Code Ordinance (updated 5-13-2025). A permit is required before constructing, erecting, placing, moving, or altering any structure.

Required Documents

  • Completed Land-Use-Building Permit Form
  • applicable site plan and construction drawings.
Building code
Town of Newry Land Use and Building Code Ordinance (updated 5-13-2025); also Unified Development and Resource Ordinance (UDRO) updated 5-13-2025. MUBEC enforcement voluntary as population is well below 4,000; confirm status with CEO.
Owner-builder
Not published; contact CEO.
Contractor requirements
No general contractor state license required. Maine state licenses required for electricians and plumbers.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Not separately published; governed by Land Use and Building Code Ordinance (5-13-2025). Contact CEO for full list.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 207 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Per local Land Use and Building Code Ordinance; contact CEO for stage-specific requirements.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Newry -- Code Enforcement Office before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Newry Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Newry, ME?
Governed by the Land Use and Building Code Ordinance (updated 5-13-2025). A permit is required before constructing, erecting, placing, moving, or altering any structure.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Newry, ME?
1. Submit all information requests via email to ceo@newrymaine.org. 2. Download the Land-Use-Building Permit Form from https://newrymaine.org/other-resources/online-documents/. 3. Complete permit form with project scope, site plan, and applicable construction documentation. 4. Submit completed form in person at Town Office or by email/mail. 5. Fee assessed per the town Fee Schedule; pay fee. 6. Permit issued; begin work. 7. Schedule required inspections. - Processing time estimate if available: Not published; contact CEO. - Source URL: https://newrymaine.org/?page_id=232
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Newry, ME?
The following work is generally exempt: Not separately published; governed by Land Use and Building Code Ordinance (5-13-2025). Contact CEO for full list..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Newry, ME?
Inspections can be scheduled via: 207.

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