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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Stoneham
All applications for Building or Use Permits shall be submitted in writing prior to any earthwork associated with a building, foundation, alteration, or building of any kind.
Per local Building Ordinance; contact Town Office.
- Exempt Per local Building Ordinance; contact Town Office.
Required documents
- Written permit application on associated forms
- site plan as applicable.
- Building code
- Local Building Ordinance; MUBEC enforcement voluntary as population is below 4,000. CEO position reportedly vacant; contact Board of Selectmen for enforcement matters.
- Contractor requirements
- No general contractor state license required. Maine state licenses required for electricians and plumbers.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the applicable Building or Use Permit form from https://stoneham-maine.com/Forms_and_Ordinances/default.html or contact the Town Office at (207) 928-2155.
- 02 Complete the application in writing before any earthwork or building work begins.
- 03 Submit to the Town Office in person or by mail.
- 04 Fee assessed; pay fee.
- 05 Permit issued; begin work.
- 06 Schedule required inspections. - Processing time estimate if available: Not published; contact Town Office. - Source URL: https://stoneham-maine.com/
Source: Town of Stoneham -- Code Enforcement (administered through Town Office) ↗
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 207 (phone)
Typical sequence: Per local Building Ordinance; contact Town Office.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Stoneham permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Stoneham, ME? ▸
All applications for Building or Use Permits shall be submitted in writing prior to any earthwork associated with a building, foundation, alteration, or building of any kind.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Stoneham, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Stoneham, ME, follow these steps: 1. Download the applicable Building or Use Permit form from https://stoneham-maine.com/Forms_and_Ordinances/default.html or contact the Town Office at (207) 928-2155. 2. Complete the application in writing before any earthwork or building work begins. 3. Submit to the Town Office in person or by mail. 4. Fee assessed; pay fee. 5. Permit issued; begin work. 6. Schedule required inspections. - Processing time estimate if available: Not published; contact Town Office. - Source URL: https://stoneham-maine.com/
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Stoneham, ME? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Stoneham, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Per local Building Ordinance; contact Town Office.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Stoneham, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Stoneham, ME via: 207.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Stoneham -- Code Enforcement (administered through Town Office) ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Stoneham -- Code Enforcement (administered through Town Office) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.